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Contents Environmental Toxicology ....................................3 Environmental Modeling & Systems Analysis ......9 Environmental & Ecological Risk Assessment......11 Remediation ......................................................14 Resource Management & Sustainability ............18 Page 9
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Air Pollution ........................................................28 Hazardous Waste ................................................32 Solid Waste/Recycling ........................................34 Environmental Law, Management, and Compliance ................................................37 Environmental Health ........................................41 General Environmental Science ..........................43
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Environmental Toxicology New!
Coming Soon!
Ecological Biomarkers
Ecosystems and Human Health
Indicators of Ecotoxicological Effects Edited by
Claude Amiard-Triquet and Jean-Claude Amiard Université de Nantes, France
Philip S. Rainbow
The Natural History Museum, London, UK
To diagnose the health status of an aquatic environment, it is essential that we understand the biological responses most ecologically relevant. Changes that affect a few biological macro-molecules or cells can be a precursor to more serious problems affecting the community and ultimately, the ecosystem. Ecological Biomarkers: Indicators of Ecotoxicological Effects explores how biomarkers can be used to predict effects farther down the chain. It presents a synthesis of the state of the art in the methodology of biomarkers and its contribution to ecological risk assessment. The book describes the core biomarkers currently used in environmental research that are concerned with biological monitoring. It also examines biomarkers that correspond to the defenses developed by living organisms in response to contaminants in their environment and biomarkers that reveal biological damage resulting from contaminant stressors. It examines the efficacy of lysosomal biomarkers, immunotoxicity effects, behavioral disturbances, energy metabolism impairments, endocrine disruption measures, and genotoxicity as all indicative of probable toxic effects at higher biological levels. Features: • Presents the latest information on subtle biomarkers that detect environmental stress before it affects the environment more noticeably or shows up in animal physiology and reproduction • Identifies the best "sentinel species"—those highly sensitive species that will show signs of toxicity before others and serve as an alarm • Explains the use of biomarkers to identify bioactive compounds in complex mixtures by using effect directed chemical analysis • Aids engineers in evaluating the effects of industrial effluent, particularly in rivers, streams, and estuaries • Includes numerous case studies throughout the text Catalog no. K13766, December 2012, 464 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-8017-3, $119.95 / £76.99 Also available as an eBook
Toxicology and Environmental Hazards, Third Edition Richard B. Philp
University of Western Ontario, London, Canada
The third edition of a bestseller, Ecosystems and Human Health Toxicology and Environmental Hazards describes how chemical toxins and biological hazards impact the environment and people. Addressing how pollutants can alter the environment by contributing to global climate change, the author explores a broad range of environmental and health aspects of chemical and biological hazards. He includes numerous examples of the intimate relationship between ecosystem health and human health and emphasizes the need to consider this relationship whenever human activities are likely to have a significant environmental impact. Features: • Bridges several areas such as toxicology, ecology, environmental pollution, and human health issues • Examines global climate change and related environmental impacts on polar ice caps and glaciers, species migrations, and agriculture • Offers suggested environmental remedies such as lower-emissions vehicles, protection measures for public drinking water, and different types of power generation • Relates environmental contaminants to real- world events such as industrial accidents, contamination resulting from lack of proper controls, and aged sites that have resurfaced to create current problems • Includes new coverage of pharmaceuticals, endocrine disruptors, and pesticides in the environment Selected Contents: Principles of Pharmacology and Toxicology Risk Analysis and Public Perceptions of Risk Water and Soil Pollution Airborne Hazards Halogenated Hydrocarbons and Halogenated Aromatic Hydrocarbons Toxicity of Metals Organic Solvents and Related Chemicals ... Catalog no. K16319, March 2013, c. 424 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4665-6721-4, $129.95 / £82.00 Also available as an eBook
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Environmental Toxicology Quantitative Ecotoxicology Principles of Ecotoxicology Fourth Edition C.H. Walker, R.M. Sibly, S.P. Hopkin, and D.B. Peakall Emphasizing principles rather than practice, this new edition of a bestseller continues to give readers an integrated view of ecotoxicology— from molecules to ecosystems. It describes the major classes of pollutants and discusses their effects on living organisms. It also addresses the question, "what effects do pollutants have on populations, communities, and the whole ecosystem?" In addition to updating the text throughout, this edition includes information on nanoparticle pollution, offers new case studies, and expands coverage of bioaccumulation, biomarkers, and risk assessment. A new chapter explores future prospects for ecotoxicology. Catalog no. K12907, March 2012, 386 pp. Soft Cover, ISBN: 978-1-4398-6266-7 $89.95 / £36.99 Also available as an eBook
Environmental Toxicology Biological and Health Effects of Pollutants, Third Edition Ming-Ho Yu, Humio Tsunoda, and Masashi Tsunoda Looking at the effects of environmental toxicants on living systems, this book discusses the sources, metabolism, and damage process of toxicants; factors that may influence toxicity; and natural defense systems. It focuses on the chemical and biological characteristics of major pollutants and addresses their relationship with endocrine disruption and environmental cancer. This comprehensive approach offers insight into the interaction of various chemical agents with DNA. Fully revised and expanded, the third edition of this popular book includes new and updated material as well as a new chapter on occupational toxicology. Catalog no. K11871, November 2011, 397 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-4038-2, $109.95 / £63.99 Also available as an eBook
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Second Edition Michael C. Newman
College of William and Mary, Gloucester Point, Virginia, USA
"This book provides a very fundamental view of ecotoxicology from the perspective of quantitative analysis. It covers all the ecological aspects of toxicology. Overall, it will be an excellent book for students interested in environmental science." —Wen-Xiong Wang, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Complementing Fundamentals of Ecotoxicology and Ecotoxicology: A Comprehensive Treatment, Quantitative Ecotoxicology, Second Edition explores models and methods of quantitative ecotoxicology at progressively higher biological scales using worked examples and common software packages. What’s New in This Edition: • More than 40 new figures and 20 new worked examples • Updated measurement quality methods and software • Expanded coverage of synecological models and methods • More integration of Bayesian concepts • Appendices for power analysis and basic matrix methods • Additional mixture toxicity and up-and-down methods • Greatly expanded discussion of significance testing • Expanded discussion of metapopulations • Matrix tools for population demography • Light isotope-based models for trophic transfer of toxicants • Inclusion of metacommunity and SHE analysis techniques Contents: Introduction The Measurement Process Bioaccumulation Lethal and Other Quantal Responses to Stress Statistical Tests for Detection of Chronic Lethal and Sublethal Stress Population and Metapopulation Effects Community Effects Summary Appendices Catalog no. K11602, August 2012, 592 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-3564-7, $149.95 / £95.00 Also available as an eBook
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Environmental Toxicology Mercury Pollution A Transdisciplinary Treatment Edited by
Sharon L. Zuber and Michael C. Newman
College of William and Mary, Williamsburg, Virginia, USA
Using mercury pollution as an example, this book illustrates the interdisciplinary approach required for solving environmental problems. It explains the details of the natural cycling of mercury in and on the earth and discusses how humans have dramatically disrupted its exchange among the earth’s soil, air, and water. The chapters discuss history, media, and politics in relation to mercury and contain links to established websites with specific resources for readers. Also included are smaller case studies, such as the Minamata tragedy, fish consumption, and international treaties. Catalog no. K11540, August 2011, 288 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-3384-1, $89.95 / £57.99 Also available as an eBook
Introduction to Environmental Toxicology Molecular Substructures to Ecological Landscapes, Fourth Edition Wayne G. Landis, Ruth M. Sofield, and Ming-Ho Yu
Western Washington University, Bellingham, USA
After fifteen years and four editions, this bestselling textbook has become the standard that defines the field of environmental toxicology. It provides an integrated approach to understanding environmental toxicology that emphasizes scale and context as important factors in understanding effects and management options. This edition includes a new chapter on fate and transport and revised sections on synergism, atrazine toxicity, and the analysis of impacts to ecological systems. The risk assessment chapter has been enlarged with an in-depth description of a regional scale risk assessment and, for the first time, the book includes a color insert. Catalog no. K10226, December 2010, 542 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-0410-0, $115.95 / £73.99 Also available as an eBook
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Fundamentals of Ecotoxicology
Green Chemistry
Third Edition
Environmentally Benign Reactions, Second Edition
Michael C. Newman
Edited by
College of William and Mary, Gloucester Point, Virginia, USA
V.K. Ahluwalia
Fully revised to reflect current developments, the third edition of this renowned text details key environmental contaminants. It explores their fate and cycling in the biosphere and discusses bioaccumulation and the effects of contaminants at increasing levels of ecological organization. The book also examines unresolved issues in ecotoxicology, covers regulatory aspects of the field, and discusses key U.S., European, and Chinese legislation and policy. This edition includes new study questions, a detailed glossary, and international case studies by leading world-known experts.
The first edition of this text won the Choice award for Outstanding Academic Title. Now in its second edition, this book covers a wide range of reactions, including solid state, photochemical, enzymatic, and sonication. It explains the need for and the principles of green chemistry, including applications relevant to researchers and students. The author discusses the planning and detailed preparations required in order to convert to green laboratory techniques. The first part of the book describes 58 reactions under normal and benign reactions. The second section provides experimental details for a number of green preparations.
Catalog no. 67044, September 2009, 571 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-6704-0, $96.95 / £61.99 Also available as an eBook
University of Delhi, India
Catalog no. K15873, August 2012, 326 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4665-5998-1, $99.95 / £63.99
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Environmental Toxicology Coming Soon!
Arsenic Geochemistry Darrell Kirk Nordstrom
U.S. Geological Survey, Boulder, Colorado, USA
Heather E. Jamieson
Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada
Emphasizing the science of geochemistry, this volume provides an overview of arsenic in today’s environment. The authors explore the effects of arsenic in rocks, minerals, and soils and sediments. They also examine the presence of arsenic in surface and ground waters and its effect on vegetation. The book includes a section on toxicology and epidemiology and provides case histories from approximately 50 countries. Relevant areas of analytical chemistry involving arsenic are also covered. Catalog no. K11505, July 2013, 300 pp. ISBN: 978-0-415-57525-6, $119.95 / £76.99 Also available as an eBook
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Fundamentals of Environmental and Toxicological Chemistry Sustainable Science, Fourth Edition Stanley E. Manahan
University of Missouri, Columbia, USA
Organized by the five spheres of Earth’s environment, this volume discusses the integration of toxicological chemistry and environmental chemistry. The book discusses each of the spheres of the environment based upon the sphere’s nature, pollution concerns, and sustainability. Emphasizing green solutions, it focuses on the relation of environmental and toxicological chemistry to the practice of industrial hygiene. It addresses the toxicology of chemical processes and human activities and the importance of abundant, non-polluting sustainable energy sources. Catalog no. K15260, March 2013, c. 616 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4665-5316-3, $89.95 / £63.99 Also available as an eBook
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The Metabolism of Arsenite Edited by
Joanne M. Santini and Seamus A. Ward
University College London, UK
Arsenite contamination of drinking water is a major cause of chronic illness and mortality in many countries, but until recently, little was known of the processes determining its movement and concentration. In 2000, the first autotrophic arsenite-oxidizing bacterium was isolated and shown to gain energy from arsenite oxidation. Since then, the literature on the topic has grown rapidly. This book reviews the new understanding of the diversity and abundance of such organisms, their role in arsenic cycling in the environment, and their possible relations with arsenic-dependent diseases in humans. Catalog no. K14148, April 2012, 218 pp. ISBN: 978-0-415-69719-4, $119.95 / £76.99 Also available as an eBook
Environmental Fate and Transport Analysis with Compartment Modeling Keith W. Little
Raleigh, North Carolina, USA
“This is an excellent integration of numerical methods with environmental modeling. The compartment technique discussed is broadly applicable to a wide range of environmental problems and media. Well written. The mathematics and derivations are nicely detailed and straightforward to follow. Clearly the best discussion of stability and numerical dispersion available for environmental modelers. Dr. Little’s book covers critical topics that too often receive only a passing mention in more traditional environmental modeling texts.” —Daniel Gallagher, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Catalog no. K14060, June 2012, 244 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-8796-7, $129.95 / £82.00 Also available as an eBook
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Environmental Toxicology
Oceanic Acidification A Comprehensive Overview Ronald Eisler
Scientist (Retired), U.S. Geological Survey
Essentials of Toxic Chemical Risk Science and Society Stephen Penningroth
Community Science Institute, Inc., Trumansburg, New York, USA
Critically examining the available literature, a noted authority on chemical risk assessment summarizes real and projected effects of oceanic acidification. The book includes a historical review of pH and atmospheric CO2 levels over the millennia. It examines natural and anthropogenic sources of CO2 to the atmosphere and sea surface and discusses chemical, physical, and biological modes of action. The book also explores biological effects of acidification to marine plants and animals under laboratory conditions, field observations on seawater chemistry and effects of declining pH, and various technical and political mitigation strategies.
This volume provides a basic introduction to toxicology within a framework of chemical risk to ecosystems and to human health. Forming the basis of a new approach to teaching toxicology from a broad, interdisciplinary perspective, it presents concepts from chemistry, ecology, physiology, and other disciplines—including chemical equilibrium, energy, and nutrient flows through ecosystems. It also examines risk as a composite of toxicity and exposure. The book provides case studies of risk management to illustrate the ways in which laboratory results are used to manage chemical risk to human health and the environment.
Catalog no. N10520, October 2011, 260 pp. ISBN: 978-1-57808-770-9, $89.95 / £57.99 Also available as an eBook
Catalog no. TF1243, April 2010, 212 pp. ISBN: 978-0-415-24851-8, $104.95 / £66.99 Also available as an eBook
Modeling and Simulation in Ecotoxicology with Applications in MATLAB® and Simulink®
Arsenic
Kenneth R. Dixon
J. Matschullat
Texas Tech University, Lubbock, USA
Exploring roles critical to environmental toxicology, this volume covers the steps in modeling and simulation from problem conception to validation and simulation analysis. Using the MATLAB and Simulink programming languages, the book presents examples of mathematical functions and simulations, with special emphasis on how to develop mathematical models and run computer simulations of ecotoxicological processes. It also provides three individual case studies. Presented in a rigorous yet accessible style, the methodology is versatile enough to be readily applicable not only to environmental toxicology but a range of other biological fields. Catalog no. K12573, August 2011, 270 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-5517-1, $119.95 / £76.99 Also available as an eBook
Natural and Anthropogenic Edited by
E. Deschamps
Fundacao Estadual do Meio Ambiente (FEAM), Minas Gerais, Brazil Technical University, Bergakademie, Freiberg, Germany
" … this book is a prime example for environmental assessment of arsenic contamination where natural processes and anthropogenic activities interfere with each other. The concepts and methods presented here are not restricted to the Brazilian environment but can be transferred also to other regions of the globe as well as to other pollutants. The book provides environmental scientists, technicians, and planners with an excellent example on how to design and conduct interdisciplinary studies on environmental pollution and how to draw sensible conclusions from their findings." —S. Norra, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, in Environmental Earth Sciences
Catalog no. K10581, February 2011, 238 pp. ISBN: 978-0-415-54928-8, $129.95 / £78.99 Also available as an eBook
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Environmental Toxicology The Global Arsenic Problem Challenges for Safe Water Production Edited by
N. Kabay, J. Bundschuh, B. Hendry, M. Bryjak, K. Yoshizuka, P. Bhattacharya, and S. Anac Arsenic removal continues to be one of the most critical areas of water treatment. However, in the most affected regions, large conventional treatment plants may not be appropriate, and factors such as cost, acceptability, and performance must be considered. Published in cooperation with leading experts in the field, this book provides a thorough analysis of the problems, solutions, and possible alternatives to achieve safe water production on a global scale. Catalog no. K11503, April 2010, 270 pp. ISBN: 978-0-415-57521-8, $104.95 / £66.99 Also available as an eBook
Handbook of Pesticides Methods of Pesticide Residues Analysis Edited by
Leo M.L. Nollet
University College Ghent, Belgium
Ecotoxicology of Explosives Edited by
Geoffrey I. Sunahara, Guilherme Lotufo, Roman G. Kuperman, and Jalal Hawari Written by leading experts in the field, this book details the current state of the science of the ecotoxicology of explosives and unexploded ordnance. Examining safety concerns and environmental impacts and using case studies for clarification, the book includes coverage of ecotoxicological effects measurement in different species. It discusses environmental risk assessment procedures for sites contaminated with explosives and examines how ecotoxicological data can be used towards the development of recommendations for sustaining range activities while ensuring environmental stewardship and regulatory compliance. Catalog no. 2839, June 2009, 336 pp. ISBN: 978-0-8493-2839-8, $139.95 / £89.00 Also available as an eBook
Organic Pollutants An Ecotoxicological Perspective, Second Edition C.H. Walker
Hamir S. Rathore
Devon, UK
Aligarh Muslim University, India
This handbook provides a systematic description of the principles, procedures, and technology of the modern analytical techniques used in the detection, extraction, clean up, and determination of pesticide residues in the environment. Analyzing the historical background of pesticides and emerging trends in pesticide regulation, it discusses various techniques for analysis, including supercritical fluid extraction, disposable electrochemical biosensors, matrix solidphase dispersion, voltametric methods, and liquid chromatography. It addresses the scope and limitation of NEEM products in plant protection as well as the analysis of medicinal plants.
Significantly updated, revised, and expanded, this second edition presents the basic principles of ecotoxicology and discusses major organic pollutants. Two new chapters cover endocrine disruptors and neurotoxicity and their behavioral effects. The text also includes additional information on biomarker approaches and offers an overview of new technologies such as microarray assays that are being developed to address complex pollution problems. The book continues to provide essential knowledge of toxic mechanisms that produce adverse ecological effects, serving as valuable guidance for carrying out the risk assessment of environmental chemicals.
Catalog no. 82450, September 2009, 628 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-8245-6, $184.95 / £118.00 Also available as an eBook
Catalog no. 62581, November 2008, 408 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-6258-8, $104.95 / £66.99 Also available as an eBook
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Environmental Modeling & Systems Analysis New!
Handbook of Inland Aquatic Ecosystem Management Sven Jorgensen, Jose Galizia Tundisi, and Takako Matsumura Tundisi Combining biology, ecology, and limnology with environmental management, this handbook describes the best environmental strategy for resolving environmental problems in inland aquatic ecosystems. The text includes both basic theories and comprehensive practices. It presents all available tools for environmental and ecological management and illustrates their practical use in solving environmental problems that threaten inland aquatic ecosystems. Offering a powerful framework for identifying the ecological mechanisms that interact with global environmental problems, this book helps environmental professionals manage inland waters in a more holistic manner. Catalog no. K12013, October 2012, 430 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-4525-7, $129.95 / £76.99 Also available as an eBook
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Advances in Mapping from Remote Sensor Imagery Techniques and Applications Edited by
Xiaojun Yang and Jonathan Li Presenting case studies from around the world, this book discusses recent technologies and techniques of remote sensing as applied to topographic and environmental mapping. It begins with an introduction to new remote sensors and data processing techniques. This is followed by applications and case studies in the two major areas of topographic mapping and environmental/ecological mapping. The text is written from an interdisciplinary perspective and minimizes the use of complex equations in order to ensure accessibility. Contributors from research and academia offer their perspectives on topics such as pattern recognition, vegetation mapping, and hydrological network extraction. Catalog no. K13458, December 2012, 444 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-7458-5, $149.95 / £95.00 Also available as an eBook
Introduction to Systems Ecology Sven Erik Jørgensen Copenhagen University, Denmark
Using quantitative methods to understand how ecological systems operate and influence each other, this textbook presents a complete and practically applicable ecosystems theory. The book is built on 14 principles for ecological systems, including the general application of energetics principles in systems ecology. Written by an internationally recognized expert, it provides readers with a thorough understanding of how ecosystems work and how they react to disturbances such as pollution. The holistic systems ecology described has a wide application in conservation biology, ecological modeling, assessment of ecosystem health and sustainability, and ecotechnology. Catalog no. K12561, April 2012, 360 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-5501-0, $99.95 / £63.99 Also available as an eBook
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Simulation of Ecological and Environmental Models Miguel F. Acevedo
University of North Texas, Denton, USA
" … a welcome addition … . The text is based on R (a package of models accompanies the book), and this choice makes it a useful option. The presentation is aimed at classes for early graduate students in the environmental sciences and engineering, but the rigor and hands-on nature of the advanced chapters are complemented by still advanced but accessible introductions to the necessary math and modeling concepts. Courses taught with this text will be challenging, potentially fun, and a great jump-start in environmental simulation for grad students." —George P. Malanson, University of Iowa
Catalog no. K13987, August 2012, 486 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-8506-2, $99.95 / £63.99 Also available as an eBook
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Environmental Modeling & Systems Analysis Multiscale Hydrologic Remote Sensing Perspectives and Applications Edited by
Groundwater Optimization Handbook Flow, Contaminant Transport, and Conjunctive Management
Ni-Bin Chang and Yang Hong
Richard C. Peralta
Reflecting the current focus of hydrological sciences today, this color book discusses interdisciplinary issues in water resources research and remote sensing technology. It presents an exquisite arrangement of sensors, platforms, and problem-oriented features and covers all components of the hydrologic cycle, such as precipitation, soil moisture, evaporation, transpiration, lake and reservoir levels, terrestrial water storage, river discharge, and snow pack. Taking a multiscale approach, it addresses future concerns of hydrologic remote sensing under global change, including population growth, economic development and urbanization, and environmental degradation.
This how-to handbook thoroughly introduces readers to groundwater systems analysis and simulation-optimization (S-O) approaches appropriate for most groundwater problems. It covers optimization terminology, principles, and techniques (deterministic, stochastic, multiobjective), and S-O algorithms used to successfully resolve real-world groundwater quantity and quality management problems, often at significantly reduced expense. Using numerous flowcharts and examples, the book offers guidance for formulating and solving optimization problems, creating or selecting appropriate S-O models, and adapting and implementing optimal strategies for managing flow, contamination, and conjunctive use.
Catalog no. K13588, March 2012, 568 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-7745-6, $129.95 / £82.00 Also available as an eBook
Catalog no. K11724, April 2012, 532 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-3806-8, $129.95 / £82.00 Also available as an eBook
Utah State University, Logan, USA
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Environmental Remote Sensing and Systems Analysis Edited by
Hydrogeological Conceptual Site Models Data Analysis and Visualization
Ni-Bin Chang
Neven Kresic and Alex Mikszewski
Reflecting the dramatic changes in the field due to global climate change, economic development, and population growth, this book presents an integrated, quantitative, systems-level method of remote sensing that is essential for tracking down the dynamics of coupled natural and human systems. It provides systematic coverage of water quality monitoring, air quality monitoring, and land-use patterns and degradation, from the urban to the global scale. Focusing on applications to enhance field-oriented problem solving, it explores new methods and techniques to demonstrate state-of-the-art accomplishments and future trends in remote sensing.
A reference for students, researchers, and environmental professionals, this volume covers conceptual site model development, spatial data analysis, and visual data presentation for hydrogeology and groundwater remediation. Written by expert practitioners, this full-color book with over 500 illustrations demonstrates how fundamental hydrogeological concepts are translated into quantitative, high-resolution graphics. The authors explain analytical methods such as contouring and groundwater modeling through practical real-life examples. Data-rich case studies in groundwater remediation and water resources illustrate the controversial connections between conceptual site models and environmental policy.
Catalog no. K13587, March 2012, 520 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-7743-2, $129.95 / £82.00 Also available as an eBook
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University of Central Florida, Orlando, USA
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Environmental & Ecological Risk Assessment New!
Eco-Cities A Planning Guide Edited by
Zhifeng Yang
Beijing Normal University, China
"... an essential guidebook to a powerful new way of understanding the relationships between humans and nature in the context of our modern urban ecosystems. Providing a comprehensive theoretical basis, several case studies, and the explanation of very innovative methodologies for integrated urban ecosystem assessment, this book will become a key reference for students, scientists, professionals, and policy makers interested in planning and managing sustainable cities." —Pier Paolo Franzese, Parthenope University of Naples
As cities undergo vast changes due to industrialization, urbanization, and globalization, environmental considerations assume a growing importance in the urban planning processes of an increasing number of governments around the world. An overview of urban ecosystem structure, function, and change, Eco-Cities: A Planning Guide addresses how to successfully accomplish eco-city planning that meets government requirements. It treats eco-cities and ecolandscapes as integrated, spatially extensive, complex adaptive systems, adding a new dimension to the understanding and application of the concept of urban sustainability. Emphasizing a holistic approach, this work lays a solid foundation for engagement between urban planners, researchers, educators, policy makers, and citizens striving to adapt to changing environmental, social, and economic conditions. Selected Contents: Theoretical Bases Eco-city Planning Theories and Thoughts Integrated Urban Ecosystem Assessments Planning of Ecological Spatial System Planning of Industry System Planning of Sustainable Energy and Air Pollution Prevention ... Case Studies Eco-City Guangzhou Plan Eco-City Xiamen Plan Eco-City Baotou Plan Eco-City Wuyishan Plan Eco-City Wanzhou Plan ... Index Catalog no. K13919, October 2012, 620 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-8322-8, $129.95 / £82.00 Also available as an eBook
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Environmental Impacts of Hydraulic Fracturing Frank R. Spellman
Spellman Environmental Consultants, Norfolk, Virginia, USA
Hydraulic fracturing is a valuable yet controversial well stimulation process used to maximize the extraction of hard-to-reach underground resources. This book presents a balanced view of hydraulic fracturing, including the benefits of its use and potential impacts to the surrounding environment. It emphasizes the need for the mining of natural gas to provide future clean energy supplies, but also stresses the need for close monitoring of the process, chemicals, worker safety issues, and fate of waste products. The text is a timely, comprehensive resource for engineers, administrators, and legal professionals. Catalog no. K15001, September 2012, 477 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4665-1467-6, $129.95 / £82.00 Also available as an eBook
Environmental Health and Hazard Risk Assessment Principles and Calculations Louis Theodore
Theodore Tutorial, East Williston, New York, USA
R. Ryan Dupont
Utah State University, Logan, USA
"This is the definitive book on environmental risk. The book addresses critically needed regulatory issues, the case studies illustrating the magnitude of risk associated with resource management industries such as coal mines, the BP oil disaster, [and] natural disasters. ... The problems and solutions will be very valuable to readers to further understand the concept of health risk and hazardous risk and its management. It has excellent illustrative examples that range from real-world applications to a hypothetical meteorite collision." —Kumar Ganesan, Montana Tech
Catalog no. K13156, June 2012, 636 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-6887-4, $119.95 / £76.99 Also available as an eBook
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Environmental & Ecological Risk Assessment Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis Environmental Applications and Case Studies Igor Linkov
U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development, Brookline, Massachusetts, USA
Emily Moberg
Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, USA
Through a collection of case studies, this book gives readers the tools to apply cutting-edge MCDA methods to their own environmental projects. Applying several methods to the issue of sediment management, the authors illustrate how the methodologies differ. Case studies in nanotechnology demonstrate the application of MCDA for different aspects of emerging threat management in situations of high variability and uncertainty. Additional case studies ranging from oyster restoration to oil spill response demonstrate the broad applicability of MCDA methods to different types of situations. Catalog no. K12453, October 2011, 204 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-5318-4, $119.95 / £76.99 Also available as an eBook
Flood Hazards Impacts and Responses for the Built Environment Edited by
Environmental Impact Assessment A Guide to Best Professional Practices Charles H. Eccleston
Environmental Consultant, USA
Written to help decision-makers form assessments on the environmental impacts a given project would produce, this book explores the ecological, socioeconomic, and other parts of the natural environment that may be affected. The author integrates five distinct, yet interrelated themes into a single comprehensive framework for practitioners. He supplies a balanced skill set of concepts, principles, and practices and includes directions for developing a comprehensive environmental management system that can be used to monitor and implement final decisions based on such analyses. Catalog no. K11411, March 2011, 290 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-2873-1, $119.95 / £76.99 Also available as an eBook
Tolerance to Environmental Contaminants Edited by
Claude Amiard-Triquet Université de Nantes, France
Philip S. Rainbow
Jessica Lamond, Colin Booth, Felix Hammond, and David Proverbs
The Natural History Museum, London, UK
Michèle Roméo
University of Nice-Sophia Antipolis, Nice, France
A unique contribution to the literature on flood management, this resource provides the perspectives of leading academics, practitioners, policymakers, and those directly impacted by flooding. It offers a concentrated introduction to urban flooding, exploring forecasting, emergency response, building repair, mitigation, and adaptation, as well as financial and insurance implications. Written for students, practitioners, and researchers in flood risk management, as well as for professionals who may encounter flood-related issues in their work, this cross-disciplinary book takes significant steps towards the design of built environments that are more resilient to flood risk.
“The species examined are very diverse ... . Consequently, virtually every branch of the natural sciences is represented, making the potential readership considerable. Of very relevant interest is the emergence of antibiotic-resistant bacteria, and insecticidal-resistance to DDT. … a very valuable addition to the literature. It defines the multidisciplinary approaches necessary to educate advanced students of toxicology and environmental science by describing the complexities involved, and how to utilise logic to prevent the accidental (and sometimes deliberate) poisoning of the general environment.”
Catalog no. K11262, July 2011, 387 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-2625-6, $129.95 / £82.00 Also available as an eBook
Catalog no. K10919, January 2011, 464 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-1770-4, $129.95 / £82.00 Also available as an eBook
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Environmental & Ecological Risk Assessment Asbestos Risk Assessment, Epidemiology, and Health Effects, Second Edition Edited by
Environmental Impact Assessment Methodologies Second Edition
Ronald F. Dodson
Y. Anjaneyulu
ERI Consulting, Inc., and University of Texas at Tyler, USA
Jackson State University, Mississippi, USA
Samuel P. Hammar
Valli Manickam
This second edition of a bestseller provides an updated interdisciplinary text on the rapidly evolving information regarding asbestos and human health. It explores the pathological complexities of asbestos-related disease and examines how asbestos induces diseases in biological systems. The book also discusses the types of instruments and methods available for evaluation of the content of asbestiform minerals in products, air, water, surface areas, and tissue. It explains the relevance of each of these applications and gives readers the tools to evaluate data in the future.
Covering basic concepts and important methodologies, the second edition of this volume details the prediction and assessment of impacts on soil and groundwater management, on surface water management, and on the biological and air environments, as well as the impact of noise on the environment and on socioeconomic and human health. This edition contains additional material on environmental risk assessment and risk management and the application of remote sensing and GIS in EIA. It also provides a series of EIA case studies.
Diagnostic Specialties Laboratory, Bremerton, Washington, USA
Catalog no. K10484, June 2011, 679 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-0968-6 $159.95 / £99.00 Also available as an eBook
Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Hyderabad, India
Catalog no. K12979, July 2011, 428 pp. ISBN: 978-0-415-66556-8, $119.95 / £76.99
Fires, Explosions, and Toxic Gas Dispersions
Handbook of Ecological Indicators for Assessment of Ecosystem Health
Effects Calculation and Risk Analysis
Second Edition Edited by
Marc J. Assael and Konstantinos E. Kakosimos
Sven E. Jørgensen, Liu Xu, and Robert Costanza
Aristotle University, Thessaloniki, Greece
This volume examines the methods used to assess the risk of fires, explosions, and toxic gas dispersion and to deduce the subsequent effects and consequences of these events. The authors cover various aspects of such incidents—including the probability that an accident will occur— and they describe how to calculate leaks, heat flux, overpressure, and the concentration of toxic clouds. The book examines the consequences to people (injury or death) and material damages, and it concludes with a discussion of possible causes of destruction and common circumstances that can result in accidents. Catalog no. K11314, July 2010, 349 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-2675-1, $145.95 / £93.00
This second edition of a bestseller provides a comprehensive account of ecological indicators for evaluating the health of a wide variety of ecosystems. The book presents a proven framework for selecting, evaluating, and validating ecological indicators and applies this framework to major ecosystem types, including coastal areas, forests, wetlands, fisheries, and agricultural land. With numerous examples and case studies, it provides a complete overview of all relevant ecological indicators, including thermodynamics, resilience estimates, and exergy and emergy indicators and applies them to a number of important ecosystems. Catalog no. K10465, April 2010, 498 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-0936-5, $169.95 / £108.00 Also available as an eBook
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Remediation New!
The Basics of Oil Spill Cleanup
New!
The Fukushima 2011 Disaster
Third Edition Merv Fingas
Ronald Eisler
Environmental Engineering Consultant, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
U.S. Geological Survey (Retired), Potomac, Maryland, USA
An examination of the pollution caused by crude oils and petroleum products derived from them, this book covers how oil spills are measured and detected and discusses the properties of oil as well as its long-term fate in the environment. This third edition contains a new chapter devoted to pollution effects on wildlife. It focuses on the cleanup of oil spills that occur in water, since these spills spread most rapidly and cause the most visible environmental damage. It also includes coverage of the latest technologies as well as recent spills, including Deepwater Horizon. Catalog no. K12895, December 2012, 286 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-6246-9, $129.95 / £82.00 Also available as an eBook
On March 11, 2011, Japan experienced the largest earthquake in its history, causing massive loss of life and property damage. This book summarizes and critically analyzes the natural events and human shortcomings responsible for the failure of the Fukushima reactors during the first year following the accident, as well as governmental and civilian responses to the emergency. The book covers the plant’s safety history, the tsunami and earthquake, and the implications of the events on the nuclear reactor industry. Special attention is given to radiation monitoring and assessment in the atmosphere, humans, soil, food, and in aquatic ecosystems. Catalog no. K16809, December 2012, 152 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4665-7782-4, $69.95 / £44.99 Also available as an eBook
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Environmental Consulting Fundamentals Investigation and Remediation
Processes, Mechanisms, and Applications Jiaping Paul Chen
National University of Singapore
Benjamin Alter
GZA GeoEnvironmental, Inc. Fairfield, New Jersey, USA
"In one very readable volume, Ben Alter has managed to write both an excellent primer for students and aspiring environmental consultants as well as a handy reference guide for even the most experienced consultants and environmental managers. It is well written and supplemented by many helpful graphics and illustrations. Above all, it reflects the invaluable and extensive experience that the author has garnered over years of successful consulting." —Howard N. Apsan, The City University of New York
Catalog no. K13158, June 2012, 422 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-6890-4, $99.95 / £63.99 Also available as an eBook
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Decontamination of Heavy Metals
This book examines processes, emerging technologies, and applications related to the decontamination of heavy metals in the environment. Focusing on the major hazardous heavy metals, it explores their treatment, removal, recovery, disposal, management, and modeling. The author covers cutting-edge technologies for decontamination, including precipitation, crystallization, sorption, ion exchange, and electrolysis. Mathematical models for metal removal and recovery are also included. A handbook for professionals, researchers, and students, it gathers technical information and recent research to help readers develop a feasible total metal control program that can benefit industry and local municipalities. Catalog no. K10856, December 2012, 412 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-1667-7, $119.95 / £76.99 Also available as an eBook
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Environmental Contamination
Actinobacteria
Health Risks and Ecological Restoration
Application in Bioremediation and Production of Industrial Enzymes
Edited by
Edited by
Ming H. Wong
Maria Julia Amoroso, Sergio Antonio Cuozzo, and Claudia Susana Benimeli
Hong Kong Baptist University
Bringing together the work of 62 distinguished scientists, this timely book offers a comprehensive view of the remediation of contaminated land. It covers historical and emerging contaminants, the issues of bioavailability of chemicals and associated human health risks, and the latest bio- and phytoremediation technologies. The book also contains numerous case studies— many of them drawn from the Asia-Pacific region—that look at the effects of rapid industrialization. It provides readers with a highly focused reference on important topics, including e-waste recycling, flame retardants, and arsenic and heavy metal contamination. Catalog no. K14141, July 2012, 518 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-9238-1, $139.95 / £85.00 Also available as an eBook
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Competitive Sorption and Transport of Heavy Metals in Soils and Geological Media Edited by
H. Magdi Selim
Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, USA
Bringing new understanding to the sorption and transport of heavy metals in soils and aquifers, this book explores the mobility of single versus multiple heavy metal species in the vadose zone. It relates transport mechanisms to processes that govern the sorption mechanisms dominating in a competitive system of multiple heavy metal species. Featuring expert contributors, the book presents new experimental evidence and field results. This comprehensive work helps scientists identify competitive transport processes to better predict the potential mobility of multiple heavy metals in soils. Catalog no. K13764, August 2012, 426 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-8014-2, $129.95 / £82.00 Also available as an eBook
Actinobacteria phylum is a bacteria group with great metabolic versatility and wide application in industry, medicine, and environmental protection. This book describes isolated actinobacteria from different environments and discusses their use in the bioremediation of heavy metals and pesticides in contaminated sites. It also describes how free-living actinobacteria can produce nodules in plants and how this factor could be important for accelerating the degradation of pesticides in soils or slurries. The book demonstrates how actinobacteria can be used to produce industrial enzymes and metabolites under different physicochemical conditions for use in the food industry. Catalog no. K16838, March 2013, c. 225 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4665-7873-9, $89.95 / £57.99 Also available as an eBook
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Biochar and Soil Biota Edited by
Natalia Ladygina and Francois Rineau Lund University, Sweden
This book focuses on how the ecology and biology of soil organisms is affected by the addition of biochar. It covers direct and indirect effects of biochar addition to soils and on the soil carbon cycle, the impact on plant resistance to foliar and soilborne disease, and interactions with pathogenic, mycorhizal, and saprophytic fungi. The book focuses on application of biochar for remediating polluted soils, taking into account possible toxic effects of biochar on soil fauna. One notable chapter discusses the role of biochar in soil using isotopic tracing techniques. Catalog no. K16741, February 2013, c. 200 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4665-7648-3, $79.95 / £49.99 Also available as an eBook
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Remediation Remediation of Former Manufactured Gas Plants and Other Coal-Tar Sites
New!
Phytotechnologies Remediation of Environmental Contaminants Edited by
Naser A. Anjum, Maria E. Pereira, Iqbal Ahmad, Armando C. Duarte, Shahid Umar, and Nafees A. Khan Contributed by an international team of authors, this book assesses the current state of the science and application of phytotechnologies around the globe and overviews major environmental contaminants, contaminated sites, and the significant role of plant genera including Brassica and vetiver grass species for the remediation of varied environmental contaminants. The book presents an exhaustive exploration of potential strategies for enhancing varied environmental contaminants’ remediation and critically discusses major physiological, biochemical, and genetic-molecular mechanisms responsible for plant tolerance/adaptation to important environmental contaminants. Catalog no. K13484, October 2012, 617 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-7518-6, $169.95 / £108.00 Also available as an eBook
Remediation Manual for Contaminated Sites David L. Russell, P.E. Based on the author’s experience working on environmental projects, this book provides a practical guide to environmental remediation and cleanups. It discusses tasks that range from managing contractors to gathering data, selecting a suitable remediation technology, and calculating remediation costs. The book examines a wide range of remediation techniques, including excavation, wells, drainage, soil venting, vapor stripping, incineration, bioremediation, containment, solidification, vitrification, and phytoremediation. Written as a down-to-earth reference for professionals faced with the challenges of remediating a contaminated site, it is also a useful primer for students and those new to the field. Catalog no. K11638, October 2011, 256 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-3622-4, $119.95 / £76.99 Also available as an eBook
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Allen W. Hatheway
Consulting Civil Geological and Environmental Engineer, Rolla, Missouri, USA
This book is a compendium of essential knowledge about remedial alternatives to address today’s public health and environmental threats from coal tar. It combines scientific data with common sense and empirical lore passed down from generations of gas professionals. Almost encyclopedic in scope, it offers tables to clarify the corresponding and interrelated conditions and factors necessary to define site-specific gas plant conditions. With photographs, drawings, and an extensive glossary, this book is an indispensible tool for gaining a working understanding of potential and actual gas plant contamination. Catalog no. DK2141, July 2011, 1398 pp. ISBN: 978-0-8247-9106-3, $199.95 / £127.00 Also available as an eBook
Dynamics and Bioavailability of Heavy Metals in the Rootzone Edited by
H. Magdi Selim
Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, USA
“The primary focus is on different approaches that describe the dynamics of heavy metals in the soil system. These approaches are key to providing direct information on the concentration of heavy metals and hence on their transport, toxicity, and bioavailability. ... The book is a compilation of valuable information and provides a coherent presentation of recent advances in techniques, modeling, and dynamics and bioavailability of heavy metals in the root zone.” —K.H. Feger, Dresden/Tharandt, in Journal of Plant Nutrition and Soil Science
Catalog no. K11261, March 2011, 313 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-2622-5, $129.95 / £82.00 Also available as an eBook
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Remediation Environmental Isotopes in Biodegradation and Bioremediation Edited by
C. Marjorie Aelion, Patrick Höhener, Daniel Hunkeler, and Ramon Aravena
The Science of Environmental Pollution Second Edition Frank R. Spellman
Spellman Environmental Consultants, Norfolk, Virginia, USA
The use of stable isotopes and naturally occurring radioisotopes continues to gain interest as a way to evaluate the origin and fate of naturally occurring substances and contaminants in the environment. This book covers basic principles of isotope methods, details the major environmental processes to which isotope methods can be applied, and provides comprehensive information on analytical and data evaluation procedures. Using a wide range of case studies from recent field applications and laboratory research, the authors illustrate the concepts and methodologies of stable isotope and radioisotope tools.
Demonstrating the solution of pollution problems by using real-world, cutting-edge technologies, this book focuses on pollution of the atmosphere, surface- and groundwater, and soil. Providing environmental pollution information that is user friendly and easy to comprehend, it places little emphasis on heavy math and/or science methods. This edition includes chapters on pharmaceuticals in water and water scarcity and complements two other recently published books: The Science of Water and The Science of Air. The book is a vital information source for policy-makers involved in decisions concerning environmental management. Case studies, examples, and study questions enhance the text.
Catalog no. L1661, November 2009, 464 pp. ISBN: 978-1-56670-661-2, $139.95 / £89.00 Also available as an eBook
Catalog no. K10661, December 2009, 512 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-1302-7, $129.95 / £82.99 Also available as an eBook
Environmental Investigation and Remediation
Field Sampling Methods for Remedial Investigations
1,4-Dioxane and other Solvent Stabilizers Thomas K.G. Mohr
Santa Clara Valley Water District, San Jose, California, USA
Tremendous progress has been made in remediating sites that have been contaminated by chlorinated solvents. This book is the first to focus on the little-known contaminant 1,4Dioxane. Written by the top authority in the field, it presents an indispensable reference for forensic investigation of source apportionment at solvent release sites and focuses on areas of interest including the purpose of solvent stabilizers, how they become concentrated in vapor degreasing wastes, and how sites contaminated with solvent stabilizers can be identified, investigated, and remediated. Catalog no L1662, March 2010, 550 pp. ISBN: 978-1-56670-662-9, $169.95 / £108.00 Also available as an eBook
Second Edition Mark Edward Byrnes
Flour Hanford, Washington, USA
This second edition of a bestseller provides practical guidance on developing cost-effective and defensible environmental sampling programs to support site characterization, site remediation, and building decontamination and decommissioning in both chemical and radioactive environments. It features new methodologies for characterizing radioactive environments, statistical approaches for designing environmental investigations, and chemical characterization techniques. Up-to-date with the latest EPA guidelines, the text offers additional coverage of general media sampling, building material sampling, remote surveying, data verification and validation, and data quality assessment. Catalog no. 59084, August 2008, 344 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-5908-3, $145.95 / £93.00 Also available as an eBook
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Resource Management & Sustainability Coming Soon! New!
Decision Making for a Sustainable Environment A Systemic Approach Chris Maser
Water & Wastewater Infrastructure Energy Efficiency and Sustainability Frank R. Spellman
Spellman Environmental Consultants, Norfolk, Virginia, USA
Consultant, Oregon, USA
" … a challenging read on a whole range of levels. Deeply personal, deeply reflective, courageous, and atypically altruistic. If you find yourself in self-analysis while reading this book, then you have got the point. ... Not for the fainthearted, [it] reminds us that humans have a power and responsibility to make wise decisions when it comes to sustaining the natural world that we are part of. The Earth is a complex place made more so by humans. … places the role of humans on the Earth in the right context: be humble, be respectful, and be aware." —Dr. Andrew W. Claridge, Senior Research Scientist, NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service, Australia
Increasingly, social-environmental decision making is like playing a multidimensional game of chess. Facing complex interactions between the atmosphere, the litho-hydrosphere, and the biosphere, policy makers and managers need a systemic approach to decision making. Replacing the dysfunctional, symptomatic thinking that has plunged the world into environmental crises, the new paradigm of systemic decision making fosters social-environmental sustainability. Based on the author’s more than 45 years of research and international experience, Decision Making for a Sustainable Environment guides readers to work with, rather than within, theoretical and methodological frameworks to achieve multidimensional and multilayered policy decisions. Selected Contents: Nature’s Urgent Message to the World’s Decision Makers
Water and wastewater facilities use large amounts of energy in the form of electricity. One way of keeping energy costs under control is by using renewable or alternative energy supplies. Water & Wastewater Infrastructure: Energy Efficiency and Sustainability discusses the best management practices, innovations, cost-cutting measures, and energy efficiency procedures needed to maintain a top-notch functional operation. With energy use now the highest operational cost factor in water plants, the text pays considerable attention to replacing conventional energy supplies with renewable energy sources, discussing these sources and their possible application in detail. Features: • Explains how to replace conventional energy supplies with renewable energy sources (hydro, solar, wind, and natural gas) in water facilities • Discusses best management practices, innovations, cost-cutting measures, and energy efficiency procedures • Addresses funding and promotes "full-cost pricing" models factoring all costs—past and future, operations, and maintenance and capital costs—into consumer prices • Discusses the benefits of the Watershed Protection Approach to help keep water cleaner, earlier in the hydrologic cycle • Examines the benefits derived from using renewable energy sources Contents:
Index
Introduction Infrastructure Sustainability Infrastructure Gap Best Management Practices Energy Sustainability Energy Conservation in Wastewater Treatment Renewable Energy Water Efficiency Water and Wastewater Systems, Operations, and Services Watershed Approaches
Catalog no. K15203, July 2012, 304 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4665-5216-6, $79.95 / £49.99 Also available as an eBook
Catalog no. K15133, March 2013, c. 456 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4665-1785-1, $129.95 / £82.00 Also available as an eBook
When the Decision Making Becomes Self-Serving What Makes a Psychologically Mature Decision Maker? Afterword Appendix: Common and Scientific Names of Plants and Animals
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Water Co-Management Edited by
Engineering Response to Climate Change
Velma I. Grover
Second Edition
York University, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Edited by
Gail Krantzberg
Robert G. Watts
Water co-management is a highly dynamic, evolving, adaptive, and forward-looking process. This edited volume covers theoretical background and includes lessons learned from field experiences. The book presents case studies from North and South America involving the comanagement of fisheries, resilience in near-shore waters of the Great Lakes basin, and water level management in Lake Ontario. Case studies from Europe involve the Tisza River and coastal management of numerous rivers in the Netherlands and Uzbekistan. Other regions represented include Chile, Brazil, Africa (Lake Victoria), and Asia (Pushkar Lake in India).
Praise for the First Edition:
Catalog no. K16835, February 2013, c. 320 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4665-7843-2, $99.95 / £63.99 Also available as an eBook
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McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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Environmental Life Cycle Assessment
Tulane University, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
“If you have a genuine interest in climate change issues, you may wish to make a serious effort to find this book ... focuses on realistic responses and realistic time frames ... Rigorous arguments are presented, not avoiding recourse to mathematics, chemistry, and physics ... substantial space is given both to energy demand reduction and to geo-engineering solutions ... addresses the serious matter of climate change causes and responses with appropriate respect for the scales involved, in all respects.” —Michael Tobis, University of Wisconsin, Madison
Coming Soon!
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, USA
Computational Intelligent Data Analysis for Sustainable Development
Myriam Saade
Edited by
Alexandre Jolliet
Ting Yu, Nitesh Chawla, and Simeon Simoff
From raw materials through materials processing, manufacture, distribution, use, repair and maintenance, and disposal or recycling, this book demonstrates how to conduct environmental assessments for products throughout their entire life cycle. Topics covered include life cycle inventory and goal and system definition and interpretation. The authors describe methods used around the world, detailing various impact assessment methodologies, such as TRACI for North America, LIME for Japan, and ReCiPe for Europe. The text also includes case studies illustrating how LCA and ISO standards are applied in practice.
Intelligent data analysis techniques offer powerful solutions to collecting and analyzing vast quantities of environmental and economic data, which lead to better decision-making for sustainable development. This volume is the first to discuss the treatment of intelligent data analysis techniques in sustainable development applications. The book describes the emerging use of data mining, machine learning, artificial neural networks, data visualization, knowledge discovery, GIS, and other technologies to tackle environmental, economic, and social issues, including climate change, risk management, and population growth.
Olivier Jolliet and Shanna Shaked
Pully, Switzerland
Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
Catalog no. K14053, June 2013, c. 380 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-8766-0, $119.95 / £76.99 Also available as an eBook
Catalog no. K14261, March 2013, c. 416 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-9594-8, $99.95 / £63.99 Also available as an eBook
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Resource Management & Sustainability New!
New!
Drought, Risk Management, and Policy
Historical Agriculture and Soil Erosion in the Upper Mississippi Valley Hill Country
Decision-Making Under Uncertainty Edited by
Linda Courtenay Botterill University of Canberra, Monash, Australia
Stanley W. Trimble
University of California, Los Angeles, USA
Geoff Cockfield
University of Southern Queensland, Australia
This book explores the complex relationship between scientific research and decision-making with respect to drought in Australia and the U.S. Drawing on the work of academic researchers and policy practitioners, it discusses the issues associated with decision-making under uncertainty and the different perspectives, needs, and expectations of scientists, policy makers, and individuals. It provides comprehensive case studies on decision-making under uncertainty within the U.S. and Australia and illustrates the challenges of evidence-based policy making with real-life examples and solutions. Catalog no. K13542, January 2013, c. 224 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-7629-9, $99.95 / £63.99 Also available as an eBook
Rainwater Harvesting for Agriculture in the Dry Areas Theib Y. Oweis, Dieter Prinz, and Ahmed Y. Hachum Water shortage is one of the most critical topics at the global level. This volume examines methods and techniques of water harvesting to make more water available to humans and animals and for irrigation purposes in dry environments where rainwater is the only source of water. The book covers all aspects of water harvesting, from hydrology and technical aspects to socioeconomic and policy dimensions. With many photos and figures published for the first time, the book presents practical implementation in the field. It is of primary interest to policy-makers, engineers, and other professionals faced with these issues. Catalog no. K14844, May 2012, 266 pp. ISBN: 978-0-415-62114-4, $99.95 / £63.99 Also available as an eBook
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“... a story of tragedy and triumph. ... The tragedy was the severe damage inadvertently inflicted on the landscape, by well-intentioned settlers doing the best that they could with the tools and knowledge available to them. The triumph has been the landscape’s partial recovery, thanks to the efforts of private citizens and government agencies. The story of the Upper Mississippi River Hill Country is rich in lessons for understanding and managing many other landscapes.” —Jared Diamond, Professor of Geography at UCLA, and Pulitzer-Prize-winning author of Guns, Germs, and Steel and Collapse
Catalog no. K15388, November 2012, 290 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4665-5574-7, $89.95 / £57.99 Also available as an eBook
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Design with the Desert Conservation and Sustainable Development Edited by
Richard Malloy, John Brock, Anthony Floyd, Margaret Livingston, and Robert H. Webb Many southwestern cities occupy lands that once supported rich desert ecosystems. Typical development patterns in these cities often resulted in altering these desert lands and replacing them with man-made lands dependent on a large consumption of energy and natural resources. This book explains the natural and built environment of the Southwestern U.S. and discusses the growth and the development tools for shaping the future of the region. It aims to help communities or organizations seeking solutions that restore or promote ecological balance between nature and the built environment. Catalog no. K13827, January 2013, c. 620 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-8135-4, $149.95 / £95.00 Also available as an eBook
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Resource Management & Sustainability Remote Sensing of Protected Lands Edited by
Yeqiao Wang
New!
Global Forest Monitoring from Earth Observation
University of Rhode Island, Kingston, USA
Edited by
As debates about climate change and sustainability intensify, national parks and other protected lands become more important as indicators of ecosystem conditions. Providing a suite of remote sensing-based approaches for the protected lands around the world, this book addresses contemporary issues in monitoring, conservation planning, and ecosystem forecasting. Case studies explore remote sensing applications and examine advanced remote sensing technologies, including airborne and spaceborne high spatial resolution imageries, multispectral and multitemporal time series data, satellite interferometric synthetic aperture radar (InSAR), and the integration of remote sensing and field measurements for information extraction and modeling.
Joint Research Centre of the European Commission, Ispra, Italy
Catalog no. K11949, November 2011, 604 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-4187-7, $139.95 / £89.00 Also available as an eBook
Remote Sensing of Land Use and Land Cover
Frederic Achard
Matthew C. Hansen
University of Maryland, College Park, USA
“ ... this book also constitutes a good base for addressing future needs in terms of technology and novel applications. In addition, the information contained in the impressive list of contributions to this volume significantly adds to the scientific understanding of the role of forest in the Earth system. Changes which are currently taking place in many forested areas of the world are rapid; the necessity of providing regular reviews such as the one presented here by Achard and Hansen is, indeed, critical." —Jean P. Malingreau, Scientific Adviser, Joint Research Centre, European Commission
Catalog no. K15197, November 2012, 354 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4665-5201-2, $129.95 / £82.00 Also available as an eBook
Edited by
Clean Energy, Climate and Carbon
Chandra P. Giri
Peter J. Cook
USGS/Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center, Sioux Falls, South Dakota, USA
Cooperative Research Centre for Greenhouse Gas Technologies, Canberra, Australia
This book discusses the fundamentals of landuse and land-cover characterization, mapping, and monitoring using remote sensing technology. After covering the basic concepts and history, it presents state-of-the-art methods and techniques in data acquisition, preprocessing, classification, image interpretation, and accuracy assessment. It also includes examples of landcover applications at global, continental, and national scales around the world. A synopsis of current knowledge and new frontiers in remote sensing of land use and land cover, this book highlights the need for better land-use and landcover change information at multiple scales.
Aimed at the general audience, this volume outlines the global challenge of decreasing greenhouse gas emissions. It covers the changing concentration of atmospheric carbon dioxide through time as well as its causes. It then examines the promise and limitations of a wide range of energy technologies for decreasing carbon dioxide emissions. For people who are concerned about climate change or want to learn more about clean energy technologies, this is the definitive survey of the opportunities and the challenges we face in decreasing emissions despite a seemingly inexorable global increase in energy demand.
Catalog no. 70746, May 2012, 477 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-7074-3, $139.95 / £89.00 Also available as an eBook
Catalog no. K14743, March 2012, 320 pp. Soft Cover, ISBN: 978-0-415-62106-9 $39.95 / £25.99
Principles and Applications
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Resource Management & Sustainability New!
Sustainable Energy Landscapes Designing, Planning, and Development
The Science of Renewable Energy Frank Spellman
Edited by
Spellman Environmental Consultants, Norfolk, Virginia, USA
Sven Stremke
Revonna Bieber
Wageningen University and Research, The Netherlands
Andy van den Dobbelsteen
Delft University of Technology, The Netherlands
“Human history can be told through the lens of energy and landscape, and in the coming decades we will have some very stark choices to make with regards to both. Sven Stremke and Andy van den Dobbelsteen have done a splendid job to illustrate the breadth of ongoing research efforts and the relevance of diverse and interdisciplinary approaches to the energy-landscape nexus. This comprehensive book fills a gap in the literature and will be invaluable to a growing number of researchers, practitioners and educators engaging with this topic.” —Dan van der Horst, University of Birmingham, UK
Catalog no. K14201, September 2012, 528 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-9404-0, $129.95 / £82.00 Also available as an eBook
Introduction to Renewable Energy Vaughn Nelson
West Texas A&M University, Canyon, USA
Consultant, Norfolk, Virginia, USA
This work explores a multidisciplinary approach to renewable energy, covering physical and engineering methods and addressing economic, social, environmental, and policy issues surrounding the implementation of large-scale renewable energy systems. Rather than using extensive mathematics and theoretical science, the authors rely on straightforward language and emphasize the technical aspects and the practical applications of renewable energy. Topics include energy basics, fuel cells, hydropower, and solar, wind, geothermal, and ocean energy. The book presents advantages and disadvantages of each type of renewable energy and contains case studies, illustrations, and end-of-chapter questions to reinforce learning. Catalog no. K11190, April 2011, 339 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-2502-0, $99.95 / £63.99
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Biosequestration and Ecological Diversity Mitigating and Adapting to Climate Change and Environmental Degradation
A comprehensive overview of renewable energy, this textbook covers energy sources, resource assessment, and applications. It includes chapters on solar thermal energy, photovoltaics, concentrating collectors, wind energy, geothermal energy, and biomass energy, as well as water energy through mini hydro, ocean waves, tides, and currents. The text discusses large and small systems for generation of electricity, including village power. It also examines institutional issues such as policies, legislation, regulations, and environmental issues, and considers economic analyses of the different renewable energies. The book includes end-of-chapter questions.
Wayne A. White
Catalog no. K11553, April 2011, 408 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-3449-7, $99.95 / £63.99 Also available as an eBook
Catalog no. K12475, October 2012, 250 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-5363-4, $79.95 / £49.99 Also available as an eBook
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Oskaloosa, Kansas, USA
"... shines a spotlight on a topic that has not received sufficient attention in the growing literature on global climate change … The picture is a frightening one … . But the author also provides a way forward by documenting the ways in which greenhouse gases can be removed from the atmosphere through restorative land management practices. ... The author’s ability to make a complicated subject accessible to the general reader makes for a great blueprint for combating climate change." —Eric Hanley, University of Kansas
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Resource Management & Sustainability Climate Change Effects on Groundwater Resources A Global Synthesis of Findings and Recommendations Edited by
Holger Treidel, Jose Luis Martin-Bordes, and Jason Gurdak Groundwater response to global changes is a complex function that depends on climate change and variability, topography, aquifer characteristics, vegetation dynamics, and human activities. This book synthesizes the current state of knowledge, methodologies, and scientific approaches for assessing climate change effects on groundwater resources and identifies adaptive management practices. The findings and recommendations presented in this book are based on a selection of representative case study results carried out on a global scale. The book includes a set of policy-relevant recommendations that go beyond the presentation of purely scientific results. Catalog no. K13833, December 2011, 414 pp. ISBN: 978-0-415-68936-6, $129.95 / £82.00 Also available as an eBook
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Introduction to Natural Resource Planning Charles Yoe
Notre Dame of Maryland University, Baltimore, USA
This is an exciting time for natural resources planning. There are amazing technologies available to planners and a wide and growing array of resources, problems, and opportunities that need attention. Demonstrating how to put effective planning theory into practice, this volume introduces an iterative planning process with five steps and two ongoing processes. Suitable for any type of planning setting, the book describes each step of the planning process in extensive practical detail. The book will empower both experienced and new planners to plan more effectively for solutions to preserve and manage our natural resources. Catalog no. K14153, October 2012, 400 pp. Soft Cover, ISBN: 978-1-4398-9261-9 $69.95 / £44.99 Also available as an eBook
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Natural Resources Technology, Economics & Policy Edited by
U. Aswathanarayana The wellness of a community is dependent on the security of food, water, environment, and energy. This security is best realized through scienceilluminated management of local resources in an ecologically sustainable and people-participatory manner, plus value-addition through processing of natural products. This book provides guidelines for the implementation of technological, economical, and policy advances in dealing with various aspects of natural resources. It is intended for researchers, professionals, and students in environmental and earth sciences, mining, geography, sociology, and economics and for policy makers and investors searching for potential in the natural resources industry. Catalog no. K13647, March 2012, 500 pp. ISBN: 978-0-415-89791-4, $99.95 / £63.99 Also available as an eBook
Sustainable Energy Policies for Europe Towards 100% Renewable Energy Edited by
Rainer Hinrichs-Rahlwes
European Renewable Energies Federation and German Renewable Energy Federation, Berlin
European policy decisions regarding energy will have a significant impact on the rest of the world. This book provides an overview and indepth analysis of a vital debate. It describes various policy options with regard to energy and sustainability and assesses their impact on renewable energy development and deployment in Europe. Exploring possible energy scenarios occurring in the year 2020 and beyond, it discusses how European policies can serve as best practice examples for developing and developed countries. Catalog no. K14592, July 2013, 300 pp. ISBN: 978-0-415-62099-4, $99.95 / £63.99 Also available as an eBook
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Resource Management & Sustainability New!
Sustainable Development
Sustainable Process Engineering
Principles, Frameworks, and Case Studies
Concepts, Strategies, Evaluation and Implementation
Edited by
David Brennan
An exploration of the human-related aspects of sustainable development, this book emphasizes the need to move away from an unwanted circumstance by being systemic in our thinking instead of symptomatic. The authors argue that we cannot move away from an unwanted, negative circumstance; we can only move toward a desired, positive outcome. Revealing the multidimensional nature of sustainable development, the text summarizes positive approaches and presents strong theoretical and historical pieces along with salient case examples that illustrate the desired outcome of each model or framework discussed.
Monash University, Clayton, Victoria, Australia
This book introduces key concepts, strategies, and evaluation methods in sustainable process engineering. The key objectives are to help readers understand system boundaries beyond the process plant to include utility supplies, interconnected plants, wider industry sectors, and entire product life cycles. The book discusses waste and its sources in process and utility systems; waste minimization strategies; and technical, economic, safety, environmental, social, and sustainability criteria. It delineates guidelines for implementing sustainable process engineering in corporate planning, development, design, and operations. The author also explores the progressive response by legislators and professionals to perceived environmental damage. Catalog no. N10505, October 2012, 422 pp. ISBN: 978-981-4316-78-1, $149.95 / £95.00 Also available as an eBook
Sustainable Development Environment, Energy & Water Resources M.K. Ghosh Roy
NGO Millennium Institute of Energy and Environment, Kolkata, India
The over-exploitation of the Earth’s resources has brought about an unsustainable situation where biodiversity and ecological balance are under threat. The most immediate concern is global warming, caused by high anthropogenic emission of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. This book engages researchers, graduate students, and social activists to work for the mitigation of global warming and climate change. Topics include automobile emissions, depletion of the ozone layer, the problem of acid rain, biomass energy, solar and wind power, and fuel cells and hydrogen fuel technology. The book places a significant focus on the challenges facing India’s waters. Catalog no. K14066, October 2011, 384 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-8825-4, $99.95 / £44.99
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Okechukwu Ukaga, Chris Maser, and Michael Reichenbach
Catalog no. K11090, January 2010, 242 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-2062-9, $83.95 / £53.99 Also available as an eBook
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Sustainable Coastal Management and Climate Adaptation Global Lessons from Regional Approaches in Australia Edited by
Richard Kenchington, Laura Stocker, and David Wood This book explores the evolution of coastal adaptation, both internationally and in Australia, from a perspective that critically addresses the knowledge-governance interface and its sociocultural context. It draws on contemporary theory and lessons from case examples in Australia to highlight the roles of research and community engagement in coastal management. The book examines climate change, the knowledge-governance interface, stakeholder and community engagement, and epistemology. It concludes with a chapter of recommendations that can help guide coastal management and research around the world, positioning the book at the cutting-edge of coastal adaptation praxis. Catalog no. K16564, October 2012, 224 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4665-7186-0, $99.95 / £63.99
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Resource Management & Sustainability Urban Watersheds Environmental and Economic Sustainability
Geology, Contamination, and Sustainable Development
Paul E. Hardisty
WorleyParsons, Perth, Australia
Martin M. Kaufman, Daniel T. Rogers, and Kent S. Murray
Based on more than 15 years of research and practice, this book introduces the environmental and economic sustainability assessment (EESA), a new way to make decisions that meets the challenges of the 21st century. Incorporating elements of life-cycle analysis, risk assessment, costbenefit analysis, and comprehensive sensitivity analysis, EESA provides a fully quantitative, objective, and rational way to include all of the social, environmental, and economic issues relevant to a decision into one comprehensive analysis. The author demonstrates how to apply EESA using examples across a number of major industries.
“ … this volume makes a positive but quantum leap towards linking the management of water within the urban environment. From mapping and quantifying vulnerability to contaminant identification and remediation techniques, this single volume does an admirable job in addressing all aspects for this fascinating subject. The collective expertise and knowledge of Kaufman, Rogers, and Murray ensured a professional standard of output was achieved in this technically accurate and scientifically interesting treatise. A must-have book for engineers, geologists, hydrologists, and all others concerned with water.”
Catalog no. 59483, June 2010, 337 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-5948-9, $125.95 / £80.99 Also available as an eBook
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Wastewater Treatment Advanced Processes and Technologies Edited by
D.G. Rao, R. Senthilkumar, J. Anthony Byrne, and S. Feroz
—Peter Bobrowsky, Secretary General of the International Union of Geological Sciences
Catalog no. K12428, April 2011, 583 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-5274-3, $139.95 / £89.00 Also available as an eBook
Economics and Ecology United for a Sustainable World Russ Beaton
Willamette University, Salem, Oregon, USA
Chris Maser
Emphasizing new technologies that produce clean water and energy from the wastewater treatment process, this book presents recent advancements in wastewater treatment through a number of different methodologies, including chemical and biochemical methods, membrane separation techniques, and nanotechnology. It addresses sustainable water reclamation, biomembrane treatment processes, and advanced oxidation processes. The contributors also examine integrated cost-based design methodologies. Equations, figures, photographs, and tables are included to aid reader comprehension and case studies put the material in practical context.
Consultant, Oregon, USA
Catalog no. K12772, July 2012, 388 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-6044-1, $119.95 / £76.99 Also available as an eBook
Catalog no. K12439, August 2011, 191 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-5295-8, $79.95 / £49.99 Also available as an eBook
This timely reference discusses the problems of environmental and economic crises and explains how they are the product of the overextension of resources. The book critiques the standard approach of economics and establishes the methodological and biophysical principles needed to develop the concept of socioeconomic sustainability. Emphasizing that movement along the path towards economic, environmental, and social sustainability begins with the individual, the authors offer advice on reconciling the principles of economics and ecology. They propose a worldview based on systemic thinking that treats the environment and economics as an ecosystemic unit.
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Resource Management & Sustainability Economic Incentives for Stormwater Control Edited by
Hale W. Thurston
U.S. EPA, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
Addressing a huge knowledge gap from a policy perspective, this volume focuses on the economic tools available for stormwater runoff control. It addresses the true costs and benefits of stormwater management practices and examines the incentives that can be used to encourage their adoption. The book provides case studies demonstrating the application of various incentives, such as tradable allowances and fees with rebate. It also presents the theory behind the different mechanisms used and illustrates successes and potential obstacles to implementation. The contributors are primarily concerned with the sociodemographic and economic aspects of people’s participation in stormwater runoff control. Catalog no. K12034, August 2011, 256 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-4560-8, $99.95 / £63.99 Also available as an eBook
Sustainable Development as a Civilizational Revolution A Multidisciplinary Approach to the Challenges of the 21st Century Artur Pawlowski
Lublin University of Technology, Poland
As a concept, sustainable development is in contrast with traditional development based upon economic growth. Sustainable development is an attempt to formulate a program that integrates different aspects (ecological, social, and economical) that have traditionally been considered as separate from each other. This book expands the discussion on sustainable development, including ethical, technical/technological, legal, and political aspects. The book examines the evolution of the idea of sustainable development in history, describes its theoretical basis, and explores philosophical and religious elements. Catalog no. K11630, May 2011, 240 pp. ISBN: 978-0-415-57860-8, $159.95 / £99.00 Also available as an eBook
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Groundwater Quality Sustainability Edited by
Piotr Maloszewski
HMGU-Institute of Groundwater Ecology, Neuherberg, Germany
Stanisław Witczak and Grzegorz Malina
AGH University of Science and Technology, Krakow, Poland
Sustainable groundwater development requires knowledge of the appropriate recharge and transport-processes. This is a prerequisite to understanding groundwater resources and their availability, as well as the dependence between groundwater and the environment. Conceptual understanding of groundwater flow at both temporal and spatial scales (local and regional) is essential for management that will support engineering, industry, agriculture, ecology, and all environmentally related issues. This book provides an overview of knowledge, experience, techniques, investigations, and practical applications related to groundwater issues. Catalog no. K14181, August 2012, 370 pp. ISBN: 978-0-415-69841-2, $119.95 / £76.99 Also available as an eBook
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Spatial Data Infrastructures in Context North and South Edited by
Zorica Nedovic¸-Budic¸, Joep Crompvoets, and Yola Georgiadou “[Chapter 5] is one of my favourite chapters in the book and I found the theoretical framework really helpful to explain behaviours present all over the world. ... Chapter 8 ... is definitively another highlight.... [T]his fascinating chapter sheds light onto the real-world practice of information making ... The editors make a strong case for devoting more energy to understand the local, and the multiple rationalities in a socio-technical framework rather than using the architectural blueprint approach to develop an SDI.” —Max Craglia, International Journal of Geographical Information Science
Catalog no. K11381, April 2011, 288 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-2802-1, $99.95 / £63.99 Also available as an eBook
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Resource Management & Sustainability Capacity Development for Improved Water Management Edited by
M.W. Blokland, G.J. Alaerts, J.M. Kaspersma, and M. Hare Written by prominent practitioners and academics, this book provides an overview of progress and challenges in knowledge and capacity development in the water sector. It presents tools and techniques used in knowledge and capacity development in response to the prevailing challenges in the water sector. It also reviews experience with capacity change in other sectors. The book contains case studies that cover knowledge and capacity development experiences in the water resources and water services sectors. It examines monitoring and evaluation of knowledge and capacity building.
Sustainability and Design Ethics Tom Russ
College of Southern Maryland, La Plata, USA
Major revisions of traditional professional codes of ethics are required to reflect emerging environmental concerns and the corresponding standards of care and professional practice. Drawing on business ethics principles and his own experience as a design professional, the author presents a unique exposition of the underlying ethical reasoning involved in the challenges confronted by contemporary design professionals. The book considers the implications of sustainability from traditional ethical points of view and provides a balanced analysis of how a sustainable standard of care might be composed.
Catalog no. K11461, February 2010, 408 pp. ISBN: 978-0-415-57398-6, $104.95 / £66.99 Also available as an eBook
Catalog no. K10423, March 2010, 176 pp. Soft Cover, ISBN: 978-1-4398-0854-2 $62.95 / £39.99 Also available as an eBook
Restorative Redevelopment of Devastated Ecocultural Landscapes
Integrated Watershed Management in Rainfed Agriculture
Robert L. France
Edited by
Nova Scotia Agricultural College, Truro, Canada
A fusion of ecological restoration and sustainable development principles, ecocultural restorative redevelopment is an emerging method for repairing large-scale landscapes. This book explores how to use this approach to address the long-term, sustainable reparation of the fabled marshlands of southern Iraq destroyed by Saddam Hussein. It reviews successfully implemented and celebrated case studies from more than 15 countries around the world which, either in whole or in part, can offer valuable insight into the restorative redevelopment of the Iraqi marshlands as well as other devastated ecocultural landscapes, includin tsunami-hit Indonesia and monsoon-ridden Burma. Catalog no. RT19900, July 2010, 528 pp. ISBN: 978-0-415-95225-5, $125.95 / £80.99 Also available as an eBook
Suhas P. Wani, Johan Rockström, and K.L. Sahrawat A comprehensive presentation of techniques, examples, and case studies on the realization of improved rainfed agriculture yield in semi-arid and dryland areas, this book provides techniques intended to improve the livelihood of many small-scale farmers in developing countries. Methods discussed have recently shown to be successful and economically remunerative in India and in various African countries. The incentive of watershed programs is to increase the return on investment to over 20 percent for 65 percent of the projects that are currently underperforming. Catalog no. K11844, September 2011, 496 pp. ISBN: 978-0-415-88277-4, $119.95 / £76.99 Also available as an eBook
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Resource Management & Sustainability SocialEnvironmental Planning
Air Pollution New!
Aerosols Handbook
The Design Interface Between Everyforest and Everycity
Measurement, Dosimetry, and Health Effects, Second Edition
Chris Maser
Edited by
Consultant, Oregon, USA
“ … provides an important and unique perspective on the strong relationships and parallels between human-made systems and structures and other natural systems and structures. The convergence of the social and physical sciences, of science and spirituality, of art and science, and of other previously isolated fields of endeavor and belief will be, I believe, the hallmark of this century. Chris's book elegantly weaves together two such realms of thought and understanding. … I believe this book will make a significant contribution … ” —Jane Silberstein, Bainbridge Island, Washington
Catalog no. K10751, September 2009, 328 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-1459-8, $75.95 / £47.99 Also available as an eBook
Land Use Scenarios Environmental Consequences of Development
Lev S. Ruzer and Naomi H. Harley With the rapid growth of the nanotechnology industry, the need to understand the biological effects of aerosol exposure has become increasingly important. Compiling information useful for those who study exposure, dosage, and toxicity, this handbook covers a range of topics on indoor, outdoor, industrial, medical, pharmaceutical, and radioactive aerosols. These include dosimetry, deposition modeling of inhaled particles, particle size distribution, biokinetic processes, and the importance of accurate measurements. The handbook also emphasizes the health effects of aerosols. Updated throughout, this second edition contains eight new chapters, including several related to nanoparticles. Catalog no. K12568, August 2012, 666 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-5510-2, $179.95 / £114.00 Also available as an eBook
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Alan W. Shearer, David A. Mouat, Scott D. Bassett, Michael W. Binford, Craig W. Johnson, Justin A. Saarinen, Alan W. Gertler, and Jülide Kaahyaog ˘lu-Koracˇin
Integrated Air Quality Management Asian Case Studies Edited by
Nguyen Thi Kim Oanh
Detailing research supported by the U.S. Marine Corps, this text presents a study of an undeveloped area impacted by overall regional development. Through this example, the authors explain geographic vulnerability analysis, which takes into consideration possible scenarios about how and when future patterns of land use might develop. It points to consideration of critical uncertainties, which must be factored into decisions. This work will aid managers and stakeholders to engage spatial contingencies toward the goal of developing more resilient landscapes that can support a primary mission as well as the conservation of natural resources.
Based on ten years of coordinated research on the worsening of the air pollution problem in Asia’s developing nations, this book provides an overview of air quality in urban areas across Asia. Presenting potential pollution reduction approaches, it discusses pollution in Bangkok, Thailand; Beijing, China; Chennai, India; Bandung, Indonesia; Manila, Philippines; and Hanoi, Vietnam. The book covers data collection, modeling of urban pollution levels, control technologies, and devices for toxic gaseous pollutants and integrates them into a cost-effective air quality management strategy for the major polluting sources in Asia and around the world.
Catalog no. 92545, January 2009, 422 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-9254-7, $129.95 / £82.99 Also available as an eBook
Catalog no. K12885, July 2012, 440 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-6225-4, $129.95 / £82.00 Also available as an eBook
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Air Pollution Coming Soon!
Air Contaminants, Ventilation, and Industrial Hygiene Economics The Practitioner's Toolbox and Desktop Handbook Roger Lee Wabeke
Dearborn, Michigan, USA
This book provides industrial hygienists with a reference containing the equations, conversions, and formulas they encounter in their day-to-day duties. Containing 725 unique problems and solutions, the book is a study aid to those taking the certification exams (CIH, CSP, CHMM, and DABT). It also includes 154 business economic case studies demonstrating how to preserve clients' financial resources, promote industrial hygiene, foster worksite safety, learn the financial ropes of business economics, and help control potential adverse environmental impact. The book supplies guiding principles for professional career development. Catalog no. K16817, April 2013, c. 392 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4665-7790-9, $129.95 / £82.00 Also available as an eBook
Radioactive Air Sampling Methods Edited by
Indoor Air Quality The Latest Sampling and Analytical Methods, Second Edition Kathleen Hess-Kosa OMEGA Southwest Environmental Consulting, Canyon Lake, Texas, USA
“As a microbiologist investigating indoor environmental quality issues, it is important to have knowledge regarding other potential problems that may affect indoor environments beyond biological growth and contamination. Microbiological investigations are often conducted in a forensic manner (i.e., we look for the source of unidentified problems rather than simply monitoring pass/fail levels of a known contaminant), and this book provides strategies for investigation and guidance to set reliable protocols.” —Sean Abbott, Ph.D., Laboratory Director, Natural Link Mold Lab
Catalog no. K11302, May 2011, 397 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-2665-2, $119.95 / £76.99 Also available as an eBook
Handbook of Environmental Analysis Chemical Pollutants in Air, Water, Soil, and Solid Wastes, Second Edition
Mark L. Maiello and Mark D. Hoover
Pradyot Patnaik
Designed for industrial hygienists, air quality experts, and health physicists, this volume details techniques for sampling radioactivity in the air. The authors discuss radionuclides found in nature, those created or encountered during industrial operations, and those that appear in the aftermath of a catastrophe, such as a nuclear reactor release. They detail step-by-step methods for measuring airborne radioactive substances and include information on sensitivity, possible interferences, and safety precautions for each method. They also provide the tools needed to perform complete safety analyses.
The new edition of this critical handbook reflects the many modifications and improvements in the analytical procedures for measuring trace pollutants in environmental matrices that have occurred in the decade since the first edition’s publication. Reflecting recent advances, the author provides revised and updated analytical methodologies and introduces new techniques. New chapters include Capillary Electrophoresis, XRay Method, Haloacetic Acids, and Nitroaromatics. A new appendix, Characteristics of Hazardous Wastes, has also been added, along with new coverage of chemical compounds.
Catalog no. 9717, October 2010, 599 pp. ISBN: 978-0-8493-9717-2, $135.95 / £87.00 Also available as an eBook
Laboratory of Environmental Chemistry, Staten Island, New York, USA
Catalog no. 65815, May 2010, 824 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-6581-7, $159.95 / £99.00 Also available as an eBook
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Air Pollution Air Pollution
Hospital Airborne Infection Control
Health and Environmental Impacts Edited by
Wladyslaw Kowalski
Bloomingdale, Michigan, USA
A detailed exploration of the control of airborne hospitalacquired infections, this book offers practical methods for evaluating aerobiological problems and provides test protocols for air and surface sampling. It discusses the ways in which airborne infections transmit and offers methods for designing, installing, operating, and maintaining air disinfection and surface disinfection systems using the latest technologies. The book covers a variety of UV systems for decontamination problems and offers guidance in their use and statistical data on their effectiveness. Treatment technologies covered include ultraviolet, ionization, ozone, plasma systems, and vegetative air cleaning. Catalog no. K11161, December 2011, 370 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-2196-1, $149.95 / £95.00 Also available as an eBook
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Environmental Health Indoor Exposures, Assessments and Interventions
Bhola R. Gurjar and Chandra S. P. Ojha
Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee
Luisa T. Molina
Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, USA
“ … Though it provides short descriptive analyses of most of the fundamental topics, [the book’s] value lies more in demonstrating these topics in case studies, which are drawn from the U.S., India, and elsewhere. Additionally, the work introduces many new and often advanced methods and materials that explore, for example, topics in risk, economics, policy, and sustainability. Even experts in the field may be captivated by some of these new ideas. … the material is well organized with minimal overlap. Summing Up: Highly recommended.” —CHOICE
Catalog no. K10481, June 2010, 556 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-0962-4, $135.95 / £87.00 Also available as an eBook
Sick Building Syndrome and Related Illness Prevention and Remediation of Mold Contamination
Edited by
Theodore A. Myatt
Brandeis University, Waltham, Massachusetts, USA
Joseph G. Allen
EH&E, Inc., Needham, Massachusetts, USA
Edited by
Walter E. Goldstein, Ph.D., PE
Goldstein Consulting Company, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
Recent advances have been made on the identification of pollutants in indoor environments, the health effects associated with indoor or personal exposures, and interventions that can be implemented by occupants to mitigate exposures. The focus of this book is on exposures that occur typically, but not exclusively, in residences. The contributors cover a wide selection of chemical and biological pollutants, including lead, phthalates, flame retardants, mold, infectious diseases, trafficrelated particulate, pesticides, PCBs, VOCs, and asthma triggers. The book also includes a chapter on the plight of teachers working in PCB-contaminated schools.
This practical reference focuses on the serious contaminants that cause fungal infestations, commonly referred to as mold. It discusses how to counter problems as they occur and how to prevent infestations with proactive measures. The book includes chapters on biology and metrics that explore the measurement of infestation. It examines mold and other contaminant particles, remediation, and repair. The chapter on epidemiology explores the magnitude of the problem and reviews health challenges. Case histories and photographs of mold infestation enhance the text and the book supplies practical suggestions for cost-effective solutions.
Catalog no. N10617, January 2013, c. 268 pp. ISBN: 978-1-926895-20-8, $99.95 / £63.99 Also available as an eBook
Catalog no. K10091, August 2010, 256 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-0144-4, $135.95 / £87.00 Also available as an eBook
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Air Pollution
The Science of Air
Coming Soon!
Concepts and Applications, Second Edition
Edited by
Frank R. Spellman
Spellman Environmental Consultants, Norfolk, Virginia, USA
This volume presents current research on global climate change, air pollution, radon, indoor air quality, acid rain, and more. The second edition of a bestseller, it explores common themes of air resource utilization and air protection. It contains regulatory updates related to air quality as well as an update on pollution control technologies. In addition to a discussion of numerous mitigation and remediation procedures, this authoritative resource includes an expanded section on the fundamentals of air chemistry and physics, making it an indispensable text for those tasked with compliance with air pollution laws. Catalog no. 75322, October 2008, 300 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-7532-8, $115.95 / £73.99 Also available as an eBook
Green Aviation Emily S. Nelson and D.R. Reddy
NASA Glenn Research Center, Cleveland, Ohio, USA
Environmental impacts, technology advances, public policy, and economics are intricately linked to the pace of aviation development that will be realized in the coming decades. This book comprehensively covers the relevant issues in green aviation. Experts from NASA and industry review current technology development that will carry the industry through 2025 and beyond. The contributors examine noise emissions, gaseous and particulate emissions, the impact of fuel burn on greenhouse gases, and technologies to mitigate environmental impacts. They examine current biomass options for alternative fuels and future biofuels and provide perspectives on the future of green aviation. Catalog no. K14584, May 2013, 400 pp. ISBN: 978-0-415-62098-7, $159.95 / £99.00 Also available as an eBook
Air Pollution and Turbulence Managing Indoor Air Quality Fifth Edition H.E. Burroughs, CIAQP Alpharetta, Georgia, USA
Shirley J. Hansen, Ph.D. Consultant, Gig Harbor, Washington, USA
A single-discipline approach to managing indoor air quality (IAQ) unfortunately tends to narrow both control and treatment options. This book cuts across professions to offer those concerned with the total facility a broader, more comprehensive approach to IAQ and mitigating IAQ problems. It provides concrete suggestions on treating existing problems effectively and preventing costly problems from occurring in the first place. The fifth edition is extensively updated and edited in response to the rapid pace of changes and advances in the IAQ industry. Catalog no. N10357, April 2011, 350 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-7014-3, $119.95 / £76.99
Modeling and Applications Edited by
Davidson Moreira
Federal University of Pampa, Bagé, Rio Grande do Sul, Brasil
Marco Vilhena
Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, Brasil
Written by international experts, this book presents advanced techniques for modeling turbulence along with air pollution applications. The text offers innovative atmospheric mathematical modeling methods—which can also be applied to other disciplines—providing an ideal text for professionals and students studying atmospheric pollutant dispersion and its consequences. The book supplies a solid theoretical understanding of turbulence, a concept needed for further study. Case studies from around the world illustrate subjects related to environmental sciences and environmental modeling. Catalog no. K10572, November 2009, 354 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-1144-3, $129.95 / £82.99 Also available as an eBook
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Hazardous Waste Toxic Chemicals Risk Prevention Through Use Reduction
Combustion and Incineration Processes Applications in Environmental Engineering, Fourth Edition
Thomas E. Higgins Reston, Virginia, USA
Jayanti A. Sachdev Sterling, Virginia, USA
Stephen A. Engleman San Diego, California, USA
Catastrophic events such as the Bhopal, India tragedy and rising incidences of cancer in areas neighboring industrial facilities have heightened concern over the use of toxic chemicals in manufacturing and industry. While legislation and publicity have reduced the use of some chemicals, risks remain that continue to threaten the health of individuals worldwide. Toxic Chemicals: Risk Prevention Through Use Reduction examines various toxicity factors and proposes a plan to reduce the toxic impact of these hazardous substances. Based on the author’s research conducted through their development of a program in Sao Paulo, Brazil, this volume: • Explores the history of toxic chemical release reporting programs • Presents data on the actual toxicity of chemicals currently in use • Discusses variables that contribute to the relative toxicity of a substance • Compares alternate emphases in existing programs for reducing environmental threats • Provides a specific and health-based program to reduce or eliminate the use of toxic chemicals Selected Contents:
Walter R. Niessen
Niessen Consultants S.P., Andover, Massachusetts, USA
Covering each aspect of a waste management facility, this reference explores the operation and evaluation of incineration and conversion (gasification) systems for hazardous and non-hazardous gaseous, liquid, biosolid, and solid wastes. Highlighting breakthroughs in air pollution control, the book discusses advances in materials handling, waste processing, refractory and materials engineering, combustion technology, and energy recovery to reduce and control toxins and pollutants in the environment. A CD-ROM with additional tools is included. Catalog no. K10282, June 2010, 800 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-0503-9, $209.95 / £134.00 Also available as an eBook
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Hazardous Material (HAZMAT) Life Cycle Management Corporate, Community, and Organizational Planning and Preparedness
Introduction Toxic Chemical Composition Reporting Toxic Chemical Release Reporting TRI Programs in Other Countries TRI Program Impacts on Reducing Toxic Chemical Releases Quantifying Toxicity Quantifying Mobility Quantifying Persistence Quantifying Bioconcentration Developing Effective Toxicity Factors Focusing on Impact Chemicals Use versus Release Reporting...
Robert Jaffin
Catalog no. K11782, November 2010, 352 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-3915-7, $94.95 / £59.99 Also available as an eBook
Catalog no. K13422, December 2012, 249 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-7387-8, $99.95 / £63.99 Also available as an eBook
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The existing literature on hazardous materials addresses the risks attached to specific materials and emphasizes compliance and personal protective equipment—but not the life cycle management of the materials. This volume defines and classifies hazardous materials and covers the U.S. regulatory framework and standards governing the transport and use of such materials. It then examines institutional and organizational program elements and provides guidelines for reducing liability and risk while lowering point-source pollution and total hazardous waste production.
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Hazardous Waste Principles of Hazardous Materials Management Second Edition Roger D. Griffin
Geotechnical Engineering for Mine Waste Storage Facilities
Griffin Environmental International, Irvine, California, USA
Geoffrey Blight
Since the publication of the first edition of this book, great strides have been made in reducing the amount of toxic waste that threatens water, soil, and air. This long-awaited second edition updates and expands upon the topics in the original bestseller. It begins with an introduction to hazardous materials, providing historical insight into toxins past and present. It then explores the health effects of hazardous materials, risk assessment, the transportation and management of hazardous materials, waste characterization and analytical methods, and waste treatment and disposal. Appendices contain the latest governmental regulations and a useful glossary.
Illustrated with line drawings and photographs, this volume is a comprehensive treatment of the application of geotechnical engineering to site selection, site exploration, and the design, operation, and closure of mine waste storage facilities. It is suitable for practicing engineers engaged in the design and operational management of mine waste storage facilities as well as senior undergraduate and postgraduate students. The book follows the sequence of a waste storage facility life cycle and considers the use of mine waste as a construction material. The text is supported by test results, worked examples, and case histories.
Catalog no. 89706, April 2009, 264 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-8970-7, $119.95 / £76.99 Also available as an eBook
Handbook of Advanced Industrial and Hazardous Wastes Treatment Edited by
Lawrence K. Wang, Yung-Tse Hung, and Nazih K. Shammas
University of Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa
Catalog no. K00120, November 2009, 652 pp. ISBN: 978-0-415-46828-2, $199.95 / £127.00 Also available as an eBook
Heavy Metals in the Environment Edited by
Lawrence K. Wang, Jiaping Paul Chen, Yung-Tse Hung, and Nazih K. Shammas
An authoritative reference for technical information on industrial and hazardous waste treatment, this volume provides broad, comprehensive coverage of basic and advanced principles and applications. The book addresses wastes in a variety of industries, including metal finishing, food processing, milk production, foundries, chemical manufacturing, and more. The text also explores new methods of clean production and waste minimization and addresses the treatment of landfills and underground storage tanks. Numerous figures, tables, examples, and case histories enhance the text.
With an emphasis on innovative and alternative approaches, this volume provides chemical and environmental engineers with the most complete resource available on remediation of heavy metal contaminants. It investigates a variety of environmental pollution sources and waste characteristics that require a multitude of remediation methods. It then details the latest in clean tech advances covering both management strategies and process alternatives. The authors delve into costs and effluent standards and offer up several illustrative case histories to illustrate the regional and global effects of key pollution control practices.
Catalog no. 72196, November 2009, 1376 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-7219-8, $319.95 / £204.00 Also available as an eBook
Catalog no. 73168, June 2009, 516 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-7316-4, $107.95 / £69.99 Also available as an eBook
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Solid Waste/Recycling Coming Soon!
Industrial Composting
Biomass as Energy Source
Environmental Engineering and Facilities Management
Resources, Systems and Applications Edited by
Eliot Epstein
Erik Dahlquist
Packed with figures, photographs, and tables, this book covers the technical and environmental engineering aspects of large-scale industrial composting. It covers facilities design, planning, operational issues, environmental impacts, public relations, and community concerns, as well as the utilization and economics of marketing compost. It also provides operators and managers with a thorough understanding of the management of odors, such as neutralizers and additives, bioaerosols, and other facilities issues. Chapters on facility siting, planning, permitting, site management, and community involvement complete the coverage.
This book discusses current trends in available and future biomass resources, energy systems using biomass and optimization, and the control of these systems and processes. The book covers biomass resources globally and examines biorefineries, polygeneration, and the pulp and paper industry. It also discusses chemicals used as feed stocks for plastics. Case studies are provided that describe biomass in Brazil, South Africa, Europe, and Nanyang in the Chinese Henan province. Additional chapter cover biofuels and green aviation, bioenergy and rural electrification, and the future of energy systems using biomass.
Epstein Environmental Consultants, Boca Raton, Florida, USA
Catalog no. K12015, February 2011, 334 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-4531-8, $139.95 / £89.00 Also available as an eBook
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Technologies for Converting Biomass to Useful Energy Edited by
Erik Dahlquist
Malardalen University, Vasteras, Sweden
Covering the state of the art in the field of efficient biomass conversion, this book addresses an array of technical issues, including combustion, gasification, torrefaction, pyrolysis, pelletizing, and biogas production. The contributors are well-qualified researchers and engineers in different aspects of biomass uitilization from all over the world. They provide extensive coverage of progress being made globally in biomass conversion through thermal processes, conversion through fermentation, and other methods. They also address system modeling and control mechanisms. Catalog no. K14415, February 2013, 520 pp. ISBN: 978-0-415-62088-8, $129.95 / £82.00 Also available as an eBook
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Malardalen University, Vasteras, Sweden
Catalog no. K14413, February 2013, 400 pp. ISBN: 978-0-415-62087-1, $129.95 / £82.00 Also available as an eBook
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Recycling and Reuse of Materials and Their Products Edited by
Yves Grohens, S. Kishor Kumar, Abderrahim Boudenne, and Yang Weimin Beginning with the role of waste resources in power generation, this book analyzes different innovative methods of recycling in connection with various types of materials. It provides a basic understanding about polymer recycling and its reuse and presents an in-depth look at a range of recycling methods. Topics include catalytic recycling of glycerol formed in biodiesel production, the recycling of wastewater from household laundering, recent advances in rubber recycling, reclamation of wastes for mercury removal, and the removal and recovery of cadmium. Catalog no. N10704, January 2013, c. 200 pp. ISBN: 978-1-926895-27-7, $129.95 / £82.00 Also available as an eBook
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Solid Waste/Recycling New!
New!
Process Integration for Resource Conservation
Hydromechanical Coupled Creep Behaviour of Boom Clay
Dominic C. Y. Foo
Chen Weizhong
University of Nottingham, Malaysia
“The main contribution of this textbook is that it brings together a family of systematic design tools that can be used to determine the most cost-effective measures to implement recycle and reuse of process streams in industrial plants. … suitable for a wide range of audiences, from advanced undergraduate students to practicing engineers from the process industries. … this excellent book comes at just the right time to teach the next generation of process designers how to ‘save the planet’ more systematically and intelligently.” —From the Foreword, Raymond R. Tan, De La Salle University-Manila
Catalog no. K16644, July 2012, 606 pp. Soft Cover, ISBN: 978-1-4665-7332-1 $54.99 / £34.00 Also available as an eBook
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Fundamentals of Wastewater Treatment and Engineering
Institute of Rock and Soil Mechanics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Wuhan, P.R. China
In certain underground radioactive waste disposal facilities, storage periods far exceed the service time of most of the underground facilities. In these cases, creep behaviour is a highly significant concern. This book systematically studies boom clay, an argillaceous rock chosen as a reasonable geological barrier to help mitigate this issue. This book presents a series of research tools—including laboratory experiments, field measurements, theoretical studies, analysis, and numerical simulations—to study the mechanical behavior of boom clay. Catalog no. K16408, January 2013, 260 pp. ISBN: 978-0-415-65643-6, $149.95 / £95.00 Also available as an eBook
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Sustainable Solid Waste Management Edited by
Rumana Riffat
Syeda Azeem Unnisa and S. Bhupatthi Rav
This textbook introduces readers to the principles of wastewater treatment and explains how to design unit processes used in municipal wastewater treatment operations. Comprehensive and accessible, it covers emerging concerns, regulations, reaction kinetics, reactor design, environmental microbiology, and natural and engineered processes. It also discusses solids processing and removal as well as energy production from wastewater. Based on a course taught by the author for the past 18 years, this is an accessible textbook for undergraduate and graduate students and a handy reference for industry professionals.
Focusing on state-of-the-art urban solid waste management, this book compiles from all over the globe many different treatment options and best practices for the recycling of municipal solid waste. The contributors explore numerous factors related to waste management—including cost effectiveness, sanitation, and environmental degradation. An essential guide for professors, researchers, students, policymakers, and municipal officers, this informed book looks into innovative waste management systems from a number of developing countries, which may prove useful to developed countries of the world as well.
Catalog no. Y117901, August 2012, 359 pp. ISBN: 978-0-415-66958-0, $89.95 / £57.99 Also available as an eBook
Catalog no. N10621, July 2012, 180 pp. ISBN: 978-1-926895-24-6, $99.95 / £63.99 Also available as an eBook
George Washington University, Washington, D.C., USA
Osmania University, Hyderabad, India
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Solid Waste/Recycling From Landfill Gas to Energy Technologies and Challenges
Municipal Solid Waste Management Processing - Energy Recovery - Global Examples
Vasudevan Rajaram
Techknow Engineering LLC, Chicago, Illinois, USA
Faisal Zia Siddiqui and Mohd Emran Khan
P. Jayarama Reddy
“ … the authors have done an excellent job of including the most up-to-date developments in the field. The various technologies and economics of the energy field are all accurately covered as well. … well organized, very well written and expertly illustrated. … With the potential to be the premier reference text in the field of landfill gas to energy for the years to come, it should be on the shelf of every professional working in this field.
This book provides a comprehensive presentation of municipal solid waste management, including waste generation and characterization, waste reduction and recycling, waste collection and transfer, and waste disposal. It analyses and compares how these aspects are practiced in developing and developed countries. Traditional “composting at different scales”, and “energyfrom-waste-technologies” are amply discussed, with comparisons between developed and developing countries, and with parameters and conditions for successful operation. The book includes a chapter with case studies from several countries and a chapter dedicated to India.
JMI University, New Delhi, India
—David S. O'Neill, Environmental Attorney, Principal of LandGas Technology LLC
Catalog no. K12958, December 2011, 325 pp. ISBN: 978-0-415-66474-5, $89.95 / £57.99 Also available as an eBook
Advances in Hazardous Industrial Waste Treatment
Catalog no. K13873, November 2011, 280 pp. ISBN: 978-0-415-69036-2, $99.95 / £63.99 Also available as an eBook
Evapotranspiration Covers for Landfills and Waste Sites
Edited by
Lawrence K. Wang Engineering Consultant, Albany, New York, USA
Nazih K. Shammas
Lenox Institute of Water Technology, Massachusetts, USA
Yung-Tse Hung
Cleveland State University, Ohio, USA
With its focus on new developments in innovative and alternative environmental technology, design criteria, effluent standards, managerial decision methodology, and regional and global environmental conservation, this book provides the widest possible coverage drawn from the full spectrum of experts in the field. It covers environmental pollution sources, waste characteristics, control technologies, management strategies, facility innovations, process alternatives, costs, case histories, and effluent standards in industry. Reflecting the depth and breadth of the field, this handbook provides authoritative information on chemical and environmental engineering for industrial hazardous waste treatment. Catalog no. 72307, September 2008, 584 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-7230-3, $135.95 / £87.00
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Solar Energy Consultant, Hyderabad, India
Victor L. Hauser
Consulting Engineer, San Antonio, Texas, USA
New, natural, self-renewing, and low-cost, evapotranspiration (ET) covers for landfills provide a solution to landfill waste that is clean, green, and economical. This book examines the conceptual theory and the practical proof, then explains the technology, design, and application. The author discusses why several existing vegetative covers have failed and provides a simple, inexpensive solution. He examines the design and construction of ET covers and other methods, highlighting their differences and successful alternative construction methods. The book also covers how the technology meets the requirements for covers on landfills, mining waste, and other sites. Catalog no. 86510, October 2008, 216 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-8651-5, $135.95 / £87.00 Also available as an eBook
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Environmental Law, Management, and Compliance New!
Inside Energy
Patent Fundamentals for Scientists and Engineers
Developing and Managing an ISO 50001 Energy Management System Charles H. Eccleston
Third Edition
Environmental Consultant, USA
Frederic March
Thomas T. Gordon, Arthur S. Cookfair, Vincent G. LoTempio, and Brendan S. Lillis
Thinkwell Associates, Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA
Timothy Cohen
Praise for the Previous Edition: “The authors, both with wide experience in the patent industry, provide a clear, nontechnical explanation of the patent system and patent principles.” —Mechanical Engineering
The most significant overhaul of the U.S. patent laws in decades occurred with the recent passage of the Leahy-Smith America Invents Act (AIA). Understanding the law that dictates what a patent is and how a patent is obtained and enforced as well as the recent changes through statute and case law presents unique challenges. This third edition of Patent Fundamentals for Scientists and Engineers examines the new Act and provides an overview of the patent system for the independent inventor as well as for members of the scientific and business community. In addition to a new chapter dedicated to the AIA, the third edition includes updates in all chapters, new figures, and new case studies. The authors discuss patent filing outside of the United States and also dedicate a chapter specifically to the Canadian patent system. They describe the key topics that anyone involved in the patent process needs to know, including what makes an invention patentable, the art of patent searching, and the crucial role of record keeping. The text also includes an indispensable glossary of patent terminology, as well as an appendix with sample U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) forms. Selected Contents: Patents as Intellectual Property Patents: History, Philosophy, and Purpose The U.S. Patent System The Canadian Patent System The Patentable Invention The Evolution of a Patent Terminology Appendix Index... Catalog no. K14725, September 2012, 210 pp. Soft Cover, ISBN: 978-1-4665-0944-3, $89.95 / £57.99 Also available as an eBook
National Association of Environmental Professionals, Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA
Informed by the authors’ extensive experience in helping organizations improve the performance of their management systems, Inside Energy: Developing and Managing an ISO 50001 Energy Management System explains how to apply each of the many requirements of the standard in a systematic and comprehensive manner. It discusses how converting an existing sub-optimal energy system into a state-of-the-art high-quality one produces a demonstrably high return on investment. It explores how to achieve energy performance targets and qualify for ISO 50001 registration. This book helps readers manage the skills, knowledge, and experience of the many experts who will participate in an organization’s Energy Management System (EnMS) policy, planning, and implementation. The authors provide practical information for understanding and developing an ISO 50001 Energy Management System (EnMS), including clear and concise explanations of the standards and requirements. Building from chapter to chapter, the book supplies comprehensive direction for developing, implementing, and managing an EnMS. The text also explains the relationship between ISO 9000 and 14000, and offers guidance for integrating EnMS concepts with existing organizational policies, processes, and procedures. It offers additional guidance on methods available to management and energy teams when implementing the ISO 50001 requirements. Selected Contents: General Requirements for the Energy Management System Management Responsibility Energy Policy Energy Planning Implementation And Operation Checking Performance Management Review ... Catalog no. K13564, December 2011, 319 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-7670-1, $99.95 / £63.99 Also available as an eBook
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Environmental Law, Management, and Compliance Preparing NEPA Environmental Assessments A User’s Guide to Best Professional Practices
Universal Design Principles and Models Edited by
Roberta Null
Charles Eccleston and J. Peyton Doub
Lansing Community College, East Lansing, Michigan, USA
Although upwards of 50,000 environmental assessments (EAs) are prepared annually—compared to some 500 environmental impact statements (EISs)—the focus of U.S. National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) regulations is on defining requirements for preparing EISs. Written by Charles Eccleston and J. Peyton Doub, who have established themselves among the top environmental experts in the world, Preparing NEPA Environmental Assessments: A User’s Guide to Best Professional Practices fills the need for an authoritative and comprehensive guide on how to prepare EAs. Bridging the regulatory gap, this book identifies relevant EIS regulatory requirements that can be logically interpreted to also apply to EAs. It compiles and synthesizes information scattered throughout NEPA’s regulations, executive orders, and guidance documents, and incorporates case law to provide additional clarification. The authors also draw on the professional experiences and best professional practices (BPP) of NEPA practitioners. Building on Eccleston’s previous guide to EAs, Effective Environmental Assessments: How to Manage and Prepare NEPA Assessments (2001), this book reflects the rapid changes in government policy over the past ten years. An indispensible source of practical information, it provides readers with step-by-step direction and best practices for preparing defensible EAs. Selected Contents: The NEPA Environmental Assessment Process Overview and Historical Development of NEPA General Concepts and Requirements NEPA and Environmental Impact Analysis The Threshold Question: Determining Whether an EA or an EIS is Required The Environmental Assessment Process ... NEPA Case Law and Non-NEPA Environmental Assessment Documents An Overview of NEPA Law and Litigation Specialized Non-NEPA Environmental Assessment Documents Catalog no. K10435, May 2012, 316 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-0882-5, $119.95 / £76.99 Also available as an eBook
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Coming Soon!
As the baby boom generation ages, it is crucial that the next generation of designers understand all they can about bringing this group and others design that will offer function, aesthetics, and quality of life. This book helps readers understand how the principles of universal design can be used to evaluate all products and places. The book presents a variety of users/groups in different situations and then shows design directives for meeting their needs. It includes chapters on both commercial and residential design and presents examples from Japan, Korea, Norway, Great Britain, and South Africa. Catalog no. K14559, May 2013, c. 424 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4665-0529-2, $129.95 / £82.00 Also available as an eBook
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International Law for Energy and the Environment Second Edition Patricia Park
Southampton Solent University, UK
This fully updated second edition presents the latest in environmental laws and policies in a comprehensive exploration of the interrelationship between environmental law and the energy sector. The text covers international legal instruments and contains a new section on regulations of the major jurisdictions, including the United States, the United Kingdom, Norway, the European Union, India, and China. It addresses all major energy sources—including renewable—and addresses policy issues such as energy security. Written in plain language, this book provides an excellent resource for non-lawyers as well as lawyers working in the energy sector. Catalog no. K13251, February 2013, 396 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-7096-9, $129.95 / £82.00 Also available as an eBook
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Environmental Law, Management, and Compliance Coming Soon!
Metropolitan Siting of Nuclear Reactors T.S. Gopi Rethinaraj, Andrew Palmer, Grahame Oliver, Karthik Ganesan, and Simran Singh The siting decision of nuclear reactors must consider topography, accessibility, infrastructure for transportation, construction facilities, feasibility of power evacuation, and availability of cooling water, along with other important safety aspects related to geology, seismology, and meteorology. This book reviews the technical issues presented by metropolitan siting and looks at current global trends. It includes a case study on the siting of a reactor in Singapore, which, because of its size and geographic location, embodies the most stringent conditions related to metropolitan siting. Catalog no. K14139, April 2013, c. 200 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-9234-3, $119.95 / £75.00 Also available as an eBook
Environmental DecisionMaking in Context
Carbon Capture and Storage Technologies, Policies, Economics, and Implementation Strategies King Abdullah, Saud M. Al-Fattah, Murad F. Barghouty, and Bashir O. Dabbousi This text provides a thorough overview of the current status of the various elements of the CCS chain and its technology and how it could become a solution to reduce emissions. It also suggests some key guidelines to be adopted to deploy CCS in a sustainable manner. This book will be useful to a broad group of readers— specifically engineers, geoscientists, economists, and regulators. It is also ideal for high-level strategists and policy makers in energy-producing countries. Catalog no. K14340, November 2011, 404 pp. ISBN: 978-0-415-62084-0, $159.95 / £99.00 Also available as an eBook
Global Environmental Policy Concepts, Principles, and Practice
A Toolbox
Charles H. Eccleston
Chad J. McGuire
Frederic March
University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth, USA
There is a constant drive for greater specialization when it comes to environmental problems. This book provides stakeholders from various backgrounds with the ability to place environmental problems and solutions within a common framework from which decisions can be made. It focuses on considerations from three primary areas of influence on environmental decision-making: science, economics, and values—presenting the questions, issues, and problems that need to be addressed by today's environmental specialists. The text also includes case studies to illustrate the analytical reasoning required to employ contextually sound environmental decision-making. Catalog no. K13998, April 2012, 205 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-8575-8, $69.95 / £44.99 Also available as an eBook
Environmental Consultant, USA Thinkwell Associates, Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA
"[the authors] offer the reader a balanced skill-set, including concepts, principles, and practices for developing and implementing more effective and proactive environmental policy responses to the Earth’s burgeoning environmental problems … .” —Patricia Romero Lankao, Deputy Director at the Institute for the Study of Society and Environment at the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR)
"…[the book] celebrates how far we have come in our relationship with the natural world while at the same time bringing forth the immediacy of our global circumstances." —Ron Deverman, President, National Association of Environmental Professionals (NAEP)
Catalog no. K12116, November 2010, 460 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-4766-4, $104.95 / £66.99 Also available as an eBook
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Environmental Law, Management, and Compliance
Resolving Environmental Conflicts
Introduction to Environmental Management Edited by
Mary K. Theodore
Second Edition
Manhattan College, Riverdale, New York, USA
Chris Maser and Carol A. Pollio
Louis Theodore
The second edition of this popular reference covers the basic transformative concepts that are vital for resolving environmental conflicts. This updated edition includes discussions on inviolate biophysical principles, explores the impact of shifts in the English language, and examines critical principles of social behavior that effect the environment. It considers new dynamics in decision-making along with the effect of the younger generation’s shifting their interests from nature-oriented to technologically oriented—as well as problems that stem from a lack of understanding the importance of the natural environment to a sustainable society.
Theodore Tutorial, East Williston, New York, USA
Pressing issues regarding the effects of nanotechnology and global climate change on the environment emphasizes the need for education and action. Translating complex environmental issues into understandable concepts, this text is useful to everyone from students to professionals. By gaining a background in regulations, pollutants, and waste management, readers learn how to help alleviate many of these problems. The book discusses energy conservation, remediation strategies, and emerging ethical issues in environmental management. A section on Superfund helps put the material in context.
Catalog no. K12631, July 2011, 271 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-5608-6, $79.95 / £49.99 Also available as an eBook
Environmental Management System ISO 14001: 2004 Handbook of Transition with CD-ROM
Catalog no. 89072, October 2009, 556 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-8907-3, $107.95 / £69.99
NEPA and Environmental Planning Tools, Techniques, and Approaches for Practitioners Edited by
Syed Imtiaz Haider, Ph.D.
Charles H. Eccleston
This work provides the information and practical know-how required to facilitate smooth incorporation of the latest revisions and enhancements put forth by the International Organization for Standardization for an Environmental Management System (EMS) using the 14001:2004 series. These globally accepted procedures eliminate waste while providing the means to achieve local and international compliance. The book shows how to develop and implement an EMS for any process-related industry or organization interested in environmental compliance, regulated or not. The CD-ROM includes customizable procedures that can be easily tailored to specific requirements.
Environmental Planning and NEPA Services Inc., Richland, Washington, USA
Catalog no. K11445, October 2010, 599 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-2939-4, $259.95 / £165.00 Also available as an eBook
Catalog no. 7559, March 2008, 448 pp. ISBN: 978-0-8493-7559-0, $145.95 / £93.00 Also available as an eBook
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A tool for predicting environmental impacts, the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) can also be used to predict the impacts of natural disasters and potential terrorist attacks. This book demonstrates how to use NEPA as a framework to support decision-making. It includes examples that demonstrate how NEPA can be efficiently integrated with other processes such as ISO 14001, P2, and Adaptive Management. It provides proven tools, techniques, and approaches for streamlining NEPA and environmental planning strategies that reduce the potential for controversy and criticism.
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Environmental Health Coming Soon!
Pesticides Evaluation of Environmental Pollution
The Dark Side of Green
Hamir S. Rathore
The Unintended Consequences of the Climate Change Movement
Leo M.L. Nollet
Gary S. Moore
Edited by Aligarh Muslim University, India University College Ghent, Belgium
“This book describes the state-of-the-art advances regarding all facets of pesticides, including the pollution of water, soils, atmosphere, food, and living organisms and covering environmental health aspects, as well as such a global issue as food safety. It provides an understanding of the complex biological and chemical reactions involved in the interaction of pesticides with soils, waters, vegetation, animals, and men. The book brings together information normally spread across several books, and presents a full spectrum of views and information to help readers to evaluate issues and make informed decisions.” —Danila Moscone, Department of Chemistry Science and Technology, University of Rome “Tor Vergata”
Harvard University, Cambridge, USA
Applying science to the politically charged global warming debate, this text incorporates the work of scholars from around the world who address the issue without institutional bias. It presents evidence concluding that climate change is moderate and predominantly a natural process, that predictions of destructive warming are unreliable, and that the economic and humanitarian costs of trying to reverse climate change are certain to cause unprecedented human suffering. The book includes real climatology data and CO2 levels over tens of thousands of years. It also includes highend graphics and relevant links to federal, state, and professional sites. Catalog no. K10052, July 2013, 208 pp. Soft Cover, ISBN: 978-1-4398-0061-4 $69.95 / £44.99 Also available as an eBook
Pesticides: Evaluation of Environmental Pollution presents, in a single volume, current knowledge on environmental pollution caused by pesticides, helping readers evaluate the effects that pesticide residues have in all compartments of the environment. A review of data on the potential hazards of pesticides, this reference adds a balanced perspective to the debate between those who think that pesticides should be banned and those who consider the continued use of large quantities to be necessary for the survival of humanity.
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Selected Contents:
Jo Anne Shatkin
Biocides Uses and Environmental Pollution of Biocides Transposition and Transport of Pesticides Pesticides Residues in the Environment Pesticides Residues in Vegetation Pesticide Residues in Vegetation Pesticides Residues in Animals Pesticides and Men Pesticides and Food: Pesticide Residues in Milk and Milk Products Biopesticides: Biopesticides Endocrine-Disrupting Pesticides Endocrine-Disrupting Pesticides Index ...
" … a comprehensive and comprehensible overview of risk assessment, risk management, and regulation for nanomaterial and nanotechnologies. It does not use the usual scientific jargon and can be well understood by a lay audience. … conveys an excellent overview on the health, environmental, and social risks associated with the use of nanotechnologies. Its basic strength is the combination of easy-to-understand language with high scientific accuracy and an interdisciplinary overview. It is a great example of enhancing public understanding of science."
Catalog no. K11639, April 2012, 659 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-3624-8, $169.95 / £108.00 Also available as an eBook
Nanotechnology Health and Environmental Risks, Second Edition CLF Ventures, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
—Ortwin Renn, University of Stuttgart, Germany
Catalog no. K13861, November 2012, 283 pp. Soft Cover, ISBN: 978-1-4398-8175-0 $59.95 / £38.99
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Environmental Health Practical Atlas for Bacterial Identification Second Edition D. Roy Cullimore
Droycon Bioconcepts Inc., Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada
In a radical departure from the classical reductionist identification of bacteria dominated by genetic and biochemical analysis of separated strains of bacteria, this book takes a generalistic approach utilizing the form, function, and habitat of communities of bacteria. This complete revised and updated second edition introduces the concept of bacteria community intelligence as reflected in corrosion, plugging, and shifts in the quality parameters in water, gas, oil, food, and air. The book begins with a given symptom, uncovers the bacterial activities, and then identifies the communities distinctly enough to prescribe management and control. Catalog no. 87975, March 2010, 327 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-8797-0, $145.95 / £93.00 Also available as an eBook
Environmental and Human Health
Microorganisms in Home and Indoor Work Environments Diversity, Health Impacts, Investigation and Control, Second Edition Edited by
Brian Flannigan, Robert A. Samson, and J. David Miller A complete review of airborne microorganisms and the indoor environments in which they can be found, this second edition of a bestseller covers heterotrophic bacteria and fungi, viruses, pollen, and mites. The authors provide a comprehensive review of microorganisms in outdoor and indoor air, their growth, control, and remediation. The book highlights the effects of prolonged exposure on the health of occupants of buildings. Extensively revised and expanded, this second edition includes three additional chapters and reflects advances made in the decade since its initial publication. Catalog no. 93347, April 2011, 539 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-9334-6, $149.95 / £95.00 Also available as an eBook
Risk Management in Developing Countries University of Turabo, Gurabo, Puerto Rico
Manual of Environmental Analysis
Alfaisal University, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Edited by
Edited by
E.N. Laboy-Nieves M.F.A. Goosen E. Emmanuel
N.C. Aery
Université Quisqueya, Haiti
This book examines the multidisciplinary aspects of the impacts that humans have on the physical environment, the biota, and human health. Focusing on developing and underdeveloping countries, it covers environmental degradation, pollution, occupational health, risk management, epidemiology, and toxicology. It will help scientists, resource managers, administrators, educators, policy makers, and college students to understand that risk management and the advancement of research in sustainable development is of the utmost importance in seeking solutions for the protection of natural and anthropogenic systems, and human health. Catalog no. K12405, September 2010, 290 pp. ISBN: 978-0-415-60162-7, $104.95 / £66.99 Also available as an eBook
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University College of Science, Rajasthan, India
This book presents current methods for determining the impact of pollutants on the biosystem. Encompassing the breadth and depth of the field, it explores analytical methods for determining physical, chemical, biological, and microbiological characteristics of water, wastewater, soil, plant material, and air as well as plant and animal communities. With coverage of sampling, instrumentation, and monitoring methods, the book facilitates analysis for a wide range of chemical pollutants. Topics include bioassays, environmental radioactivity, biomonitoring, environmental impact assessment/auditing, and indoor air and noise pollution. Catalog no. AB6915, September 2010, 300 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-6915-0, $135.95 / £87.00
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General Environmental Science Coming Soon!
Fundamentals of Glacier Dynamics Second Edition
Climate Management Issues Economics, Sociology, and Politics Julie K. Gines
C.J. van der Veen
U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management, Utah, USA
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change Fourth Assessment Report (2007) acknowledged that current ice sheet models do not adequately treat the dynamic response of ice sheets to climate change. This second edition addresses these issues through the addition of new chapters covering glacier instabilities, the interpretation of observations, and ice sheets and sea level. Another new chapter covers glacier mass balance. The text provides the necessary background and theoretical foundation for developing more realistic ice sheet models, which is essential for better integration of data and observations as well as for better model development.
Climate change receives a lot of attention because it is more than just a scientific issue; it also affects economics, sociology, politics, and standards of living. Proposing a comprehensive solution to deal with climate change in both the short and long term, this book addresses crucial issues related to climate change management. It closely analyzes the complex cause-and-effect relationships that impact the environment worldwide at the local, national, and international levels. The text focuses on international cooperation, journalistic balance, psychology, national security, agriculture, healthcare, and climate modeling. It also looks at advances in research and technology.
University of Kansas, Lawrence, USA
Catalog no. K11603, March 2013, c. 456 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-3566-1, $129.95 / £82.00 Also available as an eBook
Catalog no. K12812, December 2011, 470 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-6106-6, $99.95 / £63.99 Also available as an eBook
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Global Cooling Strategies for Climate Protection Hans-Josef Fell
Parliament of the German Federal Republic, Berlin
This book redefines climate protection measures and resets climate protection targets in accordance with what is scientifically necessary by introducing new actors (for example, the financial industry as an investor and political actor), by highlighting new goals, and by introducing new measures (global feed-in-tariff; ending all subsidies for fossil energies). The book offers a sometimes provocative overview of recent developments and failures, but also successful instruments for fighting climate change and global warming. It shows that investment in renewables and a sustainable economy is not only a worthwhile cause but has also economic value. Catalog no. K15437, June 2012, 150 pp. Soft Cover, ISBN: 978-0-415-62853-2 $24.95 / £15.99 Also available as an eBook
Hydrometeorological Disasters and Climate Change Edited by
Amarnath Giriraj, P.K. Joshi, T.P. Singh, and Shirish Ravan This volume examines space-based technologies for hazards and disaster research. Designed as a conceptual guide and ready reference for researchers and professionals in geoinformatics and related disciplines, it demonstrates the great potential of space-based technologies in supplying information in near real-time and in the application of data in detection and early warning. A wealth of case studies on various natural disasters in countries around the world illustrate the technologies—including floods, earthquakes, tsunamis, wildfires, landslides, storms, and drought in Bangladesh, Japan, Nepal, China, Pakistan, India, North and South America, and Africa. Catalog no. K14900, May 2013, 400 pp. ISBN: 978-0-415-62132-8, $99.95 / £63.99 Also available as an eBook
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General Environmental Science New!
Data Analysis and Statistics for Geography, Environmental Science, & Engineering Miguel F. Acevedo Practical and classroom-tested, this textbook helps readers learn quantitative methodology, including how to implement advanced analysis methods using an open-source software platform. Based on the author’s many years of teaching undergraduate and graduate students in several countries, the book brings together principles of statistics and probability, multivariate analysis, and spatial analysis methods applied to a variety of geographical and environmental models. Theory is accompanied by practical hands-on computer exercises, progressing from easy to difficult. The text also presents a review of mathematical methods, making the book self-contained. Catalog no. K13985, November 2012, 557 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-8501-7, $99.95 / £63.99 Also available as an eBook
Simulating Nature A Philosophical Study of ComputerSimulation Uncertainties and Their Role in Climate Science and Policy Advice, Second Edition Arthur C. Petersen “Amongst the heated politics of climate science, Petersen’s book does a rare thing. As a philosopher he takes a step back and asks, ‘What sort of knowledge is generated by climate models: is it reliable, is it authoritative, how is it used, is it useful?’ … should be read by all those producing or using, criticising or praising, believing or disbelieving, knowledge claims based on climate models. At the least, you will better be able to defend your position; and you may even find yourself changing it.” —Mike Hulme, University of East Anglia
Catalog no. K14379, April 2012, 224 pp. Soft Cover, ISBN: 978-1-4665-0062-4 $59.95 / £38.99 Also available as an eBook
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Greener Products The Making and Marketing of Sustainable Brands Al Iannuzzi
Johnson & Johnson Inc., New Brunswick, New Jersey, USA
“ … an excellent guide ... The book is distinguished by its comprehensive scope, which ranges from the drivers of green product development, to the methods for developing greener products, through advice for marketing those products effectively. ... for those new to this topic, or any marketer, product developer, consultant or product-company executive who wants an efficient way of getting a comprehensive overview of this field, which is becoming a pillar of successful business, this book is a valuable resource.” —David Schatsky, Sustainable Brands
Catalog no. K12516, , November 2011, 222 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-5431-0, $89.95 / £57.99 Also available as an eBook
Environmental Restoration and Design for Recreation and Ecotourism Robert L. France
Nova Scotia Agricultural College, Truro, Canada
This book takes an in-depth look at the process of restoring damaged or abandoned landscapes to benefit nature and people. With a focus on history, planning, methodology, design, and construction, it explores five projects in regenerative landscape design. Supported by extensive illustrations and a question-and-answer discussion with project designers and managers, two comprehensive case studies of wetland parks in Las Vegas and London illustrate the interdependence between innovative site technologies and novel planning and design strategies and processes. Emphasizing the need for interdisciplinary cooperation, the book presents lessons learned from some of the most successful projects in regenerative landscape design. Catalog no. K13213, November 2011, 266 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-6986-4, $119.95 / £76.99 Also available as an eBook
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General Environmental Science
Fundamentals of Practical Environmentalism
Creeping Bentgrass Management
Mark B. Weldon
Peter H. Dernoeden
Quaker Oats / PepsiCo, Mount Vernon, Iowa, USA
University of Maryland, College Park, USA
Introducing the concept of practical environmentalism from an individual's perspective, this book explains how we can integrate concern for the environment with the necessities of daily living. It provides a guiding framework to help readers make meaningful and rational environmental choices that address the four pillars of environmental degradation, resource conservation, economic progress, and personal benefit. Case studies range from small personal choices to the biggest and most contentious environmental dilemmas. The book shows how practical environmentalism can lead individuals toward better environmental decisions and an improved chance for true environmental progress.
Written by a leading authority on creeping bentgrass, this book helps identify the factors that contribute to summer bentgrass decline. It explains the nature of environmental, physical, and other stresses and guides readers in selecting the best approaches for stress and pest management. Featuring color photographs, it examines the major diseases that affect creeping bentgrass and focuses on practical cultural, chemical, and biological management strategies. This second edition of a bestseller also includes new chapters on fungicides, abiotic maladies, and selected invertebrate pests.
Catalog no. K12230, June 2011, 200 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-4928-6, $79.95 / £49.99 Also available as an eBook
Agrometeorology in Extreme Events and Natural Disasters H.P. Das
Division of Agricultural Meteorology, India Meteorology Department, Pune, India
Exploring extreme events that affect agriculture, this volume presents techniques and strategies to cope with disasters such as drought, volcanic eruption, and pests with a goal towards minimizing their impact on agricultural production. It discusses the need to develop local agrometeorological adaptation strategies to reduce the effect of natural disasters in regions where food and fiber production is most sensitive to climate fluctuations. Providing current data from the latest developments in agricultural meteorology, it addresses an audience of agrometeorologists, agricultural planners, meteorologists, disaster specialists, forest fire experts, and various other professionals involved with risk management in agriculture. Catalog no. K14821, May 2012, 600 pp. ISBN: 978-0-415-62112-0, $119.95 / £76.99
Second Edition
Catalog no. K14748, June 2012, 378 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4665-0992-4, $129.95 / £82.00 Also available as an eBook
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Managing Turfgrass Pests Second Edition Thomas L. Watschke
The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, USA
Peter H. Dernoeden University of Maryland, College Park, USA
David J. Shetlar
The Ohio State University, Columbus, USA
This book provides a reliable management guide to all major weed problems in turfgrass used on lawns, athletic fields, and golf courses in the U.S. and worldwide. This second edition provides the latest information on turf weed management as well as new problems resulting from different cultural practices imposed on various turfgrass systems. It discusses the strengths and weaknesses of newly commercialized herbicides as well as their efficacy based on field research. The text presents practical approaches to cultural, biological, and chemical control of weeds and describes all herbicides and plant growth regulators labeled for use on turf. Catalog no. K15349, April 2013, c. 496 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4665-5507-5, $149.95 / £95.00 Also available as an eBook
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General Environmental Science The Environment
New!
Science, Issues, and Solutions Mohan K. Wali
The Ohio State University, Columbus, USA
Encyclopedia of Environmental Management
Fatih Evrendilek
Edited by
Abant Izzet Baysal University, Bolu, Turkey
M. Siobhan Fennessy
Kenyon College, Gambier, Ohio, USA
Strongly grounded in the scientific method and evidence, this volume presents an organized, accessible, building block approach to introducing the principles of ecology. The book examines the effects of technology use on our environment and the unprecedented economic growth and development that has resulted in serious local, regional, and global environmental problems. It highlights the complexity and integrated nature of environmental issues and includes an in-depth selection of examples and data, case studies, and websites. The book explores the need for interrelated longterm solutions for the prevention and mitigation of environmental problems. Catalog no. 7387, July 2009, 648 pp. ISBN: 978-0-8493-7387-9, $96.95 / £61.99 Also available as an eBook
Elements of Environmental Engineering Thermodynamics and Kinetics, Third Edition Kalliat T. Valsaraj
Copenhagen University, Denmark
An indispensable resource, this encyclopedia examines the entire spectrum of tools available for environmental management. Easily accessible, it guides environmental managers to find the best possible solution to the myriad pollution problems they face. This four-volume set also examines how to address the specific pollution problems as part of a holistic, integrated environmental strategy. With nearly 400 in-depth entries and a topical table of contents, it defines pollution problems and their sources, discusses how to assess these problems, and proposes solutions using environmental, eco-, and clean technology, and environmental legislation. Catalog no. K11434, December 2012, 3512 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-2927-1, $2250.00 / £1400.00
Encyclopedia of Environmental Science and Engineering Sixth Edition Edited by
Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, USA
Edward N. Ziegler
The third edition of this bestselling textbook explores chemical thermodynamics and kinetics in environmental processes and the interrelationships between them. Topics include multicomponent equilibrium thermodynamics, green chemistry and engineering, pollution prevention, and global climate change. The book supplies the tools for students with a limited chemistry background to make chemical property estimations using key thermodynamics variables. Several appendices provide additional information, including the properties of selected chemicals of environmental significance, dissociation constants for environmentally significant acids and bases, and selected fragment and structural factors for octanol–water partition constant estimation. Catalog no. 78194, June 2009, 484 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-7819-0, $107.95 / £69.99
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Sven Erik Jorgensen
Polytechnic Institute of New York University, USA
Revised and updated, this sixth edition of a bestseller spans the entire spectrum of environmental science and engineering. Still the most comprehensive, authoritative reference available in this field, the two-volume encyclopedia now includes 89 entries on topics ranging from acid rain, air pollution, and community health to environmental law, instrumentation, modeling, alternative energy, radioactive waste, and water treatment. New entries cover environmental and occupation toxicology, geoengineering, and lead abatement. Featuring expert contributors, this reference provides a view of the field that helps readers understand, manage, and respond to threats to the human environment. Catalog no. K10243, June 2012, 1434 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-0442-1, $900.00 / £550.00
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Want to Publish With Us? CRC Press/Taylor & Francis Seeks Authors and Editors CRC Press/Taylor & Francis is currently seeking new authors and volume editors for textbooks, handbooks, and reference books covering new developments in the environmental sciences. If you've ever considered writing a book on your area of expertise, this is your chance. Authors and editors receive royalties on worldwide sales of print and electronic products, and are entitled to a discount on CRC Press/Taylor & Francis books. If you are an interested author or editor, or simply have an idea that you wish to share, please contact Joe Clements or Irma Shagla-Britton.
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